A woman had been charged with attempted murder after police were called to an address in the area of Newtown Road, Carlisle.
Police were called at 9:30am yesterday (May 28) to the address where officers attended to speak with the occupant.
Whilst at the property two police officers were assaulted with a knife, a female officer suffered a facial injury described as not life threatening. A male officer suffered a hand injury described as not life changing.
Hannah Smaile, 25, of Lister Court, Carlisle was charged with two counts of attempt murder and threatening a person with a bladed article in a private place.
She is to appear at Carlisle Magistrates today (May 29).
Chief Superintendent Andy Wilkinson Cumberland BCU Commander said “ Our officers and staff work incredibly hard to keep people in Cumbria safe.
“Police officers, like everyone else in society, should be able to go to work without fear of being assaulted.
“Both officers received treatment yesterday and have since been discharged and will receive continued support from the constabulary following this incident.”