POLICE are investigating a serious assault which is believed to have occurred in the Abbotsmead Approach area of Barrow just before 3am today (July 5).

During the incident the victim, a man in his late teens, has received an injury to his leg, suspected of being caused by a knife or other bladed article and is currently being treated in hospital.

If you think you may have witnessed the incident or you were in the area around the time of the incident please get in touch with the police.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, email 101@cumbria.police.uk, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting log 45 of July 5, 2020.