POLICE are seeking assistance in identifying a man who was allegedly assaulted and held on the floor by his neck. 

Officers are investigating a public order incident which occurred between 1-1.30am on Saturday on Finkle Street in Kendal. 

A police spokesman said: "The incident involved males and females aged in their twenties.

"Two males sustained minor injuries."

Two men from Kendal have been arrested and released under investigation on suspicion of common assault and public order offences.

Officers say the victim of the alleged assault left the scene prior to police attending.

If anyone has any information regarding this incident please contact the police on 101. 

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.