POLICE have renewed an appeal for information after an assault in Barrow on New Year's Day.

Following new lines of inquiry officers are appealing for information in an assault investigation following an alleged incident on Cavendish Street at around 1.30am.

It is reported that the initial incident involved several men.

In separating the men an officer was assaulted.

A 20-year-old man from Askam was arrested on suspicion of assault on an emergency worker and released under investigation.

Officers are appealing for any footage or photos of the incident or witnessed the assault to contact Cumbria Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting log 39 of the 1st January 2020.