A teenager arrested following an incident at Kingsmoor Wood on Monday night (9 Sept) has been bailed as officers continue with their enquiries.
Officers initially arrested two teenagers - aged 17 and 15 – on suspicion of robbery. However, this is now an assault investigation rather than a robbery investigation.
The 15-year-old was released with no further action and the 17-year-old released on bail pending further enquiries.
Officers investigating are continuing to appeal for anyone with information relating to this incident to come forward. You can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 220 of 9 September 2024. You can also phone on 101.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Previous release - 10/9/24
Two people are in custody this morning as officers investigate a robbery in Kingsmoor Wood, near Lowry Hill Road, in Carlisle last night (9 Sept).
The incident was reported at 7.50pm when a woman was assaulted, suffering facial injuries, and had her phone stolen.
The woman was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment but has since been released.
Officers investigating subsequently arrested a 15-year-old from Longtown and a 17-year-old from Carlisle on suspicion of robbery.
Both remain in police custody this morning.
Anyone with information relating to this incident is urged to report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 220 of 9 September 2024. You can also phone on 101.
Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.