Police were called at 6.05pm on Monday (26 October 2026) to reports of a suspected assault near Chances Park on Wigton Road, Carlisle.
It is reported that a man, aged in his 70s, has been kicked in the leg by an unknown suspect which resulted in him falling to the floor.
The suspect has then continued to kick the victim whilst he was on the floor. This resulted in the victim sustaining a broken leg.
Police were immediately deployed after the report was made and attended the hospital where the victim had been transferred by ambulance staff.
Officers subsequently attended the scene, where CCTV enquiries were carried out.
Officers remain in contact with the victim, who is aware of this update and continues to be supported by police.
The incident is believed to have occurred between 5pm and 5.45pm.
The suspect, who fled the scene at the time of the incident, is believed to be a black or brown male in his 30s, approximately 6ft tall and wearing dark grey clothing with his hood up.
Police are appealing for any witnesses that were in the area of Chances Park on Monday (26 October) night that may have seen anything suspicious.
The investigation is currently ongoing into the circumstances and officers continue to carry out enquiries.
Officers are urging the public not to share speculation or unverified information online, and instead to provide any information that could assist the investigation directly to police.
Anyone with information can contact police online at Report a crime | Cumbria Police or call 101, quoting incident number 195 of 26 October 2026.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.