A man has been assaulted by a masked group on scrambler bikes in West Cumbria.
During the incident, a group of three men on scrambler bikes approached the victim, with one man spraying the victim in the face with an aerosol can with a red substance in, before leaving the scene.
It happened in Flimby Great Wood on Sunday, November 26.
The men on bikes were described as wearing dark clothing with balaclavas and helmets.
No one was injured during the incident.
Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have seen the three males, to get in touch with police.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit , quoting incident number 125 of November 26 or call 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
