Teenager charged after man found with stab injuries in Carlisle
The 16-year-old is due before Carlisle Magistrates' Court today
A 16-year-old has been charged with wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article after an 18-year-old man was injured at an address in Carlisle.
Cumbria Police said the teenager, who cannot be identified because of her age, was arrested following the incident.
She has been remanded to appear before Carlisle Magistrates' Court today, Friday 30th October.
What happened
Police said they were contacted at around 9.50pm on Wednesday 28th October.
A member of the public reported seeing a teenage girl running away from Melbourne Park carrying a knife.
Officers went to an address in Botcherby Avenue, where they found an 18-year-old man with multiple stab and cut injuries.
He was taken to hospital.
Police said his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
An earlier police release said his injuries required stitches.
He remains in hospital this morning, according to police.
Arrest and charges
An earlier police release said a 16-year-old was arrested at around 10.30pm on suspicion of assault.
She has now been charged with two offences, wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article.