Police are appealing for witnesses to an alleged incident of racial abuse in West Cumbria.

A 20-year-old man was arrested after the alleged incident in the Main Street/Mawsons Court area of Cockermouth at about 9.30pm on Saturday.

Anyone with information about the alleged incident is asked to call PC 2257 Graham on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.