Police investigating an incident in the Sandylands area of Kendal on Monday (21 Sept) have made two arrests overnight.

Police were called on Monday after a man sustained non-life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed. This happened in the Sandylands area on Monday at about 4.50pm to 4.55pm

The victim was taken to hospital and has since been discharged.

Overnight, Cumbria Police arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

In addition, officers arrested a 17-year-old. She was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Both remain in police custody this morning (23 Sept).

Officers are continuing to appeal for information from anyone who was in the area at the time or anyone with relevant dashcam or doorbell footage to come forward.

You can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 196 of 21 September 2026. You can also phone on 101.

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