Officers have made four arrests following the theft of a handbag from store on King Street in Whitehaven.

Police received the report at 1:24pm today (May 30)

A 32, 41 and 53-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation.

A 48-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of breach of a court order. 

All four remain in police custody.