A 37-YEAR-old man has been arrested on suspicion of common assault, threat to damage and attempted criminal damage to property after an alleged incident in Ulverston.

A man, who was carrying a tray, was said to have been verbally abused by another man who was in the company of a woman at approximately 12pm at the entrance to Fountain Street Car Park, on Tuesday.

Anyone who witnessed this incident is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 96 of February 12, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.