A 33-year-old Lancaster man has been charged with the attempted rape of a woman in Milnthorpe.

Nathan Taylor, of Barley Cop Lane, will appear at Kendal Magistrates Court later today.

Police were called to the area outside the Bulls Head Hotel on Beetham Road at 1.22am on Monday (August 5), after the woman made a complaint of sexual assault.

Detective Inspector Ian Harwood said: “Public co-operation in this incident has been excellent and has been a massive help in assisting with our investigations. We appreciate any help that members of the public can offer and it helps us in our efforts to make sure people feel safe in our county.