Police are hunting for an angry man who spat at a traffic warden on a Workington street.

During the frightening incident, on Senhouse Street, at 10am on Saturday February 9, the man responsible also shouted at the warden.

Cumbria Police has now issued the following description of the attacker, whose actions are being treated as an assault.

He was white, wore a dark green jacket, jeans and a bobble hat.

"Police are looking for witnesses regarding this incident," said a Cumbria Police spokesman.

If you can help the investigation, call Cumbria Police on 101.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.