Cumbria Police officers are investigating a serious assault outside Sidelines Sports Bar in Abbey Road, Barrow.

Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward.

A man in his early 20s was outside the bar at around 8.45pm on Saturday, July 19 2025, when a large group of young men, around 10 in number, arrived.

Three were on scrambler motorcycles.

The victim was punched by a number of the youths, suffering facial injuries which required hospital treatment.

A spokesperson for Cumbria Police said: “Anyone with information which may assist officers is urged to come forward.

“You can contact Cumbria Police online [here] referencing incident 130 of 25 July 2025 or by calling 101.

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