AN investigation has been launched after a serious assault on a 20-year-old South Cumbrian man.

The incident took place in the early hours of yesterday on Cavendish Street, in Barrow.

Officers said that the 20-year-old man, from Barrow, was knocked to the ground and subjected to a sustained assault which resulted in a number of injuries to the head and face, which he had to receive medical treatment for.

It is believed that three to four males were involved in the assault.

Anyone who might have any information in relation to this assault or anyone who may have witnessed anything has been asked to call the Barrow Crime and Safeguarding Team on 101 quoting log 20 of April 18.