Man stabbed in hand during incident in Kendal

Armed police were called to Aspen Close

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 4th Apr 2026
Last updated 4th Apr 2026

Armed police were called to an incident in Kendal, after a man was stabbed during an assault.

Officers attended the scene in Aspen Close at around 9.30am yesterday morning (3 April).

A man, in his 20s, sustained a stab wound to his hand. His injuries are not thought to be serious or life-threatening.

Searches were carried out in the area, with residents reassured there was no wider threat to the public.

Anyone with any information relating to the incident is asked to contact Cumbria Police.

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