POLICE have issued an update on the whereabouts of a Cumbrian man suspected of attempted murder.

North Yorkshire police said Jack Crawley, 19, from Carlisle, may now be in Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

The police said he may also be going by a fake name - 'Kyle'.

They said the assault happened in Acaster Malbis, which is south of York, and happened at around 8pm on January 6 near an airfield in the village, described as 'the old airfield'.

The victim was hit over the head with an implement during the incident and received hospital treatment for a suspected fractured eye socket.

A spokesperson from the force said: "We are continuing to warn the public not to approach him but to report any possible sightings.

"He has been wanted since a man was attacked at Acaster Malbis, near York on the evening of Friday, January 5.

"Crawley is from Carlisle and has links to Leeds, Rotherham, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Edinburgh. He may be travelling around different locations.

"He is described as white, 6ft 3ins tall, of proportionate build with very short hair and short facial hair. He is left-handed and wears size 9.5 footwear.

"Anyone who believes they have seen Crawley or has any information about his location should contact police.

"To provide information directly to the investigation team, please go to https://mipp.police.uk/ and navigate to the North Yorkshire Police tile, then select the appropriate investigation.

"If you see Crawley, please do not confront him and dial 999 as soon as it is safe to do so."