AN INVESTIGATION has been launched after a man was chased through Barrow’s town centre before being assaulted and robbed.

The incident started at around 12.15am on Sunday (Jan 20) outside The Lounge and Cloud 9 on Dalkeith Street before the victim was then chased down Buccleuch Street and across Dalton Road by two men, before they assaulted him and stole a necklace, police  said.

The two men have been described as being in their mid-30s with dark hair.

The man suffered minor injuries.

If anyone saw the incident, or is able to identify the men involved, please contact 101 quoting log 98 of 20 January 2019 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.