CUMBRIA POLICE has sent out an appeal after a 16-year-old girl was sexually assaulted by a man.

As part of an ongoing investigation into the report of a sexual assault on a 16-year-old girl by a man the police is appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The incident occurred in Lund Terrace, Ulverston, at about 4.25pm on Monday, December 3.

The offender is described as being in his late twenties to early thirties, white, slim build, 5ft7ins tall and with a short, dark- brown, full beard.

He was wearing a black Nike hoodie with the hood up and the logo is on the middle of the jumper.

A police spokesperson said: "Detectives are currently actively investigating this incident, and there will be an increased police presence in the area whilst enquiries are ongoing.

"We would urge anyone with any information, no matter how small it may seem, to contact us."

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 140 of the 6th December.

Alternatively you can email on: 101@cumbria.police.uk or call CrimeStoppers independent charity, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.