Cumbria Police have charged a man in connection with an assault in Cockermouth and remind people about prejudicing investigations.

The incident took place on January 22 when a man in his 30s, suffered serious facial injuries which required medical treatment.

Gareth Skillen, aged 41, of Ribton Close, Cockermouth, has been charged with attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

He will remain in police custody until he appears before Workington Magistrates’ Court on January 29.

Cumbria Police are aware of a video connected to this incident which was circulated and would like to remind everyone that criminal proceedings are still active.

It is extremely important that there should be no reporting, comments or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice ongoing proceedings.