Detectives are investigating a robbery and assault which is reported to have occurred in the area of the derelict Gilsland Spa Hotel.
It is reported to have involved two groups of men, four of the men suffered injures following the incident and damage was caused to a vehicle.
Investigations are ongoing by detectives who are conducting a number of enquiries.
The hotel is currently derelict and contrary to some speculation there is no information to support that it is being used or is intended to be used as an Asylum seeker hotel.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 178 of 29 July 2025.
You can also phone on 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.