Two men charged with attempted murder after assault near Maryport
Police want to hear from witnesses and anyone with doorbell or dashcam footage
Two men have been charged with attempted murder following a serious assault near Maryport.
Police were called to Ewanrigg Lonning, on the outskirts of the town, at around 6:30pm on Friday 16th October, following reports that a man in his 30s had been assaulted.
The injured man was taken to hospital with serious internal and head injuries. He remains in hospital, according to Cumbria Police.
Two men were arrested following the assault.
24-year-old Scott McClure, of Newlands Gardens, Workington, and 22-year-old Joshua Steele, of Buttermere Road, Maryport, were both charged with attempted murder over the weekend.
They appeared at Workington Magistrates' Court on Monday 19th October, where they were remanded to appear at Carlisle Crown Court on 19th November.
Appeal for witnesses
Detective Constable Alexandra Todd said: "The incident occurred on a track behind a housing estate which is well used by local dog walkers."
She said: "As such, we believe there may be other witnesses who were in the area at the time who may be able to assist with our investigation. We would urge anyone who may be able to assist to come forward."
DC Todd added: "We would also ask anyone in the area who has doorbell footage to check it and anyone driving in the area at the time who has dashcam to review their footage."
How to get in touch
Anyone with information relating to the assault can report it online at the Cumbria Police website, quoting incident number 173 of 16th October.
People can also phone 101.
Anyone wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.