Woman Charged with Attempted Murder After Carlisle Incident
Two police officers suffered knife injuries
A woman has been charged with attempted murder following an incident in the Newtown Road area of Carlisle.
Police were called to an address at 9:30am yesterday (28 May) to speak with the occupant. During the visit, two officers were assaulted with a knife.
A female officer sustained a facial injury, which is not believed to be life-threatening. A male officer suffered a hand injury, described as not life-changing. Both received treatment and have since been discharged from hospital.
Hannah Smaile, 25, of Lister Court, Carlisle, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of threatening a person with a bladed article in a private place. She is due to appear at Carlisle Magistrates’ Court today (29 May).
Chief Superintendent Andy Wilkinson, Cumberland BCU Commander, said: “Our officers and staff work incredibly hard to keep people in Cumbria safe. Police officers, like everyone else in society, should be able to go to work without fear of being assaulted.
“Both officers received treatment yesterday and have since been discharged and will receive continued support from the constabulary following this incident.”