A 40-year-old man was left with head injuries after an attack outside a nightclub.
Police are appealing for information after the assault outside Club 135 in Whitehaven.
It happened on Saturday, just after midnight, outside the Tangier Street venue.
The man's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Police want to speak to a man - described as being 6ft tall and of slim build - in connection with the incident. He was said to be wearing a white t-shirt and dark jeans at the time.
Reports suggest this man approached the man who suffered injuries, who was stood outside of the bar, and assaulted him before running towards George Street, Whitehaven.
Anyone with information should call 101.
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