A man and woman have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident on Whernside, Carlisle.

Police received the report at 8:06am today (June 10) to a male with stab wounds.

Officer attended and also located a woman and child with stab wound injuries

A 55-year-old man arrested is in police custody.

A 53-year-old woman arrested remains in hospital in a stable condition.

A girl of primary school age also injured remains in hospital in a stable condition.

There continues to be no further risk to the public and they should expect to see a continue police presence in the area whilst officers carry out investigations.

Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it , quoting incident number 30 of 10 June 2024. You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.