POLICE are appealing for witnesses following a double assault in Bowness.

Cumbria Police said a man and a woman, both aged 21, were assaulted on Glebe Road, at around 3.30am yesterday.

Police said the pair were assaulted following verbal abuse directed towards them by a group of males aged around 18.

The man suffered a swollen eyebrow, swollen wrist, a burst lip and potential ligament damage to his knee. The woman was elbowed in the face as she tried to intervene.

Police said the suspect is described as a white male, aged around 18, with blond hair and wearing a white shirt.

Police are asking those who were in the area of Glebe Road at the time and witnessed the assault, to contact PC 2400 Hill on 101. Alternatively the public can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.