A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault following a row over the EU referendum.

The 52-year-old suspect was arrested after a 78-year-old man was struck in the face in Carlisle, Cumbria.

The incident is believed to have involved two opposing Leave and Remain supporters.

A spokesman for Cumbria Police said: "Police were called at 10.48am yesterday to reports of an assault outside House of Fraser, English Street, Carlisle.

"A 52-year-old man was arrested by police shortly after the incident. The police investigation into this assault continues."