Police are investigating an incident that occurred on the 8th May at around 7pm underneath Navvies bridge, Workington.
A 16-year-old boy has been hit with a ball bearing from an unknown weapon causing an injury to his face.
The ball bearing is reported to have come from a man in his 20s with short brown hair, wearing a white hi-vis jacket.
Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident is encouraged to contact PC 2424 Pattinson on 101, quoting incident number 215 of the 10th May 2021.
Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, completely anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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