AN INVESTIGATION IS under way after a serious assault on a 20-year-old man in Barrow.

The incident took place in the early hours of yesterday on Cavendish Street.

Police said that a 20-year-old man from Barrow, wearing a green polo shirt, was knocked to the ground and subjected to a sustained assault which resulted in a number of head and facial injuries, which he had to receive medical treatment for.

It is believed that three to four males were involved in the assault.

Anyone who might have any information in relation to this assault or anyone who may have witnessed anything has been asked to call the Barrow Crime and Safeguarding Team on 101 quoting log 20 of April 18.