Man arrested after armed police called out in Carlisle

A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary

Author: Julie CastonPublished 28th Feb 2026

A man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary following an incident in Carlisle.

Police were called out Newfield Drive last night ( February 27th ) around 7.30pm.

They received a report from residents at an address that a man who they did no know had gone into their house, and caused damage.

Officers were deployed and made an arrest - armed police were also sent out as a precaution.

No one was harmed during the incident

Police say the arrested man, aged 50, remains in custody.

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