Two nine-year-old boys have been attacked over the weekend.

Cumbria Police are investigating an assault that happened on Saturday, between 4.45pm and 5.45pm.

It happened on the waste ground and wooded area opposite Ellenborough Place, Maryport.

A spokesman for the police said: "Two nine-year-old boys were assaulted by a number of older teenage youths resulting in a number of scratches and bruises to their arms, legs and body.

"Police are appealing for any further witnesses to the incident to come forward."

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101.