A man from Limehouse has admitted raping a woman in Carlisle in the early hours of Christmas Eve.

Kabir Hussain, of Dod Street, appeared before Carlisle Crown Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.

Marco Martins, from Carlisle, also appeared at Carlisle Crown Court and admitted one count of sexual assault on the same victim.

Hussain and Martins were warned they face jail when they are sentenced.

Both were remanded in custody to appear at Carlisle Crown Court for sentencing on March 2.