WITNESSES to an alleged assault near an Ulverston pub are being sought by police.

A 46-year-old man suffered eye and head injuries on Watery Lane between 3am and 3.45am on Friday (April 13).

Police said the man was assaulted by two younger males as he was making his way home from the town centre.

The first suspect was described as aged around 20, 5ft 10ins, of skinny build, with short cropped brown hair that was slightly longer on top, and was wearing no top.

The second was described as 5ft 6ins, possibly with an artificial leg, with short fair hair and was wearing glasses and a sky-blue top.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Turner at Ulverston Police on 101.