POLICE have put out an appeal after a report of a woman being assaulted.

The incident happened in the early hours of Wednesday morning, in Howbank Road, Egremont.

A spokesman for Cumbria Constabulary said: "Officers are investigating an assault which occurred at Howbank Road, sometime between 12am to 12.15am on August 4.

"A woman was assaulted by a man.

"No serious injuries were reported."

Anyone with information about the assault ring PC 1624 on 101 -quote incident number 6 of August 4.

Alternatively call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.