A man has been seriously injured in an assault in a Penrith car park.
Police were contacted shortly after 7.30pm on Friday, November 24, by the North West Ambulance Service after paramedics had been summoned to the rear car park of Devonshire Arcade.
The assault is believed to have happened between 6.20pm and 6.40pm.
The victim, a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with his injuries. He is around 5ft 9in with short, dark hair and was wearing a black shiny puffer jacket, dark coloured top, blue jeans and white Adidas trainers at the time of the assault.
Enquiries are ongoing to fully establish the circumstances of the incident, police said.
Officers are appealing for any witnesses to come forward and are particularly keen to speak to three women who may have seen the incident and be able to assist with the investigation.
Police would like to hear from two women described as being white and around 40 to 60 years of age. Both were wearing blue coats. One had a yellow handbag.
Police would also like to hear from another woman, aged around 20 to 30 years of age. She is described as being slim, with brown hair in a ponytail and was wearing a green/grey Bench hoody with black trousers and white trainers.
All are believed to have been in the car park at the time of the assault.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Cumbria police on 101. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
