POLICE investigating a serious sexual assault in Kendal are looking to trace a potential witness.

A white male, aged 18-20, approximately 5'5" tall with brown hair was seen aiding the victim at around 4.25am at the bottom of Gillinggate on Sunday, May 6.

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Contact DC 1378 Garin Scott on 101 with any information, or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.