Police were contacted shortly after 7:30pm on Friday (24 Nov 2023) by North West Ambulance services with a report of a man suffering serious injuries in the rear car park of the Devonshire Arcade, Penrith.
The assault is believed to have occurred between 6:20pm and 6:40pm on Friday.
The victim, a man in his 20s was taken to hospital with his injuries. He is around 5ft 9in tall 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.
Cumbria Police spokesperson said “Enquiries are ongoing to fully establish the circumstances of the incident.”
“Officers are appealing for any witnesses to come forward and are particularly keen to speak to three women who may have witnessed the incident and be able to assist with the investigation.”
Police would like to hear from two women described as being white and around 40-60 years of age. Both were wearing blue coats. One had a yellow handbag.
Police would also like to hear from another woman, aged around 20-30 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. You can report information online at https://www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting incident number 220 of 24 November 2023. You can also call 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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