Police are investigating an assault which occurred between 3pm and 3:30pm on Monday 18th May.
The victim was walking in the alley way between Islay Place and Frostoms Road when he was approached by a man. This man assaulted the victim to the face causing deep cut to the lip which required stiches and swelling to his eyes.
A Cumbria Police spokesman said: “A 24-year-old man from Workington was arrested on suspicion of assault thereby occasioning actual bodily harm and released on police bail.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 2791 on 101, email [email protected], or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting log 40 of the 19th May.