A serious assault that left a teenager unconscious on a road in Carlisle is being investigated.

Detectives from Cumbria police said the assault happened on St Nicholas Street in the early hours of Sunday, February 18.

A 19-year-old man was found unconscious in the area and taken to Cumberland Infirmary in a serious condition, police said.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent and released on bail.

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 92 of 18 February 2024. 

You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.