POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a woman was seriously assaulted as she walked along New Road, Kendal, in the early hours of Easter Sunday morning.

The 36-year-old was approached from behind and sustained a possible dislocated shoulder and fractured right cheekbone in the attack which happened between 1.50am and 2am.

Earlier this week a 23-year-old woman was arrested in connection with the assault but was released without charge.

Witnesses or anyone with information should call PC Ian Dix on 01539-722611.