Police are investigating an assault in Douglas.

It happened on Wednesday evening (April 8) between 8.20pm and 9pm in the Governor's Hill area of Douglas.

No details have been made public about the nature of the assault but police say they're looking for a white man in his mid to late 30s, around five foot eight in height, of a slim build and with short black hair.

He's also described as having a very slim face which was covered in acne and speaking with a thick Liverpudlian accent.

He was wearing a black-coloured tracksuit top, blue jeans and black trainers.

Anyone with information about the man or the incident should ring police headquarters on 631212.