AN assault on a woman in a Kendal car park has prompted a police investigation.

Three women, believed to be from the North East, approached another woman as she walked alone through Abbot Hall car park on December 6, around 2.10pm.

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Police said one of the three women, who had long blonde hair, slapped the woman, who was on her own, in the face. They then warned her to go away.

Anybody with any information can call police on 101 or CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.