Arrest made following incident in Workington

A 33-year-old man has been arrested

Author: Adam ClarkPublished 10th Sep 2025

A man has been arrested following in incident in Workington this morning.

Police were contacted at around 10am to a report of a man travelling into the area with an alleged firearm.

A 33-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and remains in police custody.

Firearms officers were deployed as a precaution and no firearm was located.

Cumbria Police say the public may see an increased police presence in the area, but there is no wider risk.

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