POLICE are hunting an 'aggressive male' who chased a young dog walker down a canal path near Carnforth.

Cumbria Police said the incident happened around 8.45am on Thursday near the A6070.

The man was described as being around 5ft6, wearing a black ribbed hat, a black scarf covering his face, a black hooded top, torn black trousers, black gloves and black shoes.

It also appeared that he had a fresh cut and bruise on his knee, police said.

Anyone with information is asked to call Cumbria police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.