AN APPEAL has been launched after a 12-year-old boy was assaulted by two youths in Carlisle.

The incident happened yesterday (May 15) between 7.30pm and 8.30pm on Borrowdale Road.

A Cumbria Constabulary spokesman said: "It is reported a 12-year-old boy was assaulted by two unknown male youths.

"The boy suffered minor injuries."

Anyone with information or who witnessed the incident ring police on 101, quoting incident number 230 of May 15, 2021.

Alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.