Arrest after stabbing reports in Carlisle

A man in his 30's was taken to hospital after being found hurt early on Sunday morning

Author: Alex HulsePublished 30th Mar 2026
Last updated 30th Mar 2026

A man in his 40's has been arrested by Cumbria Police after a man was found with suspected stab wounds in Carlisle.

Armed police responded to reports of an assault at an address in Edward Steet t around 3.24am on Sunday 29 March.

A man in his 30's was taken to hospital and subsequently discharged, with his injuries not proving life-threatening.

Cumbria Police say investigations led to the arrest on Sunday evening.

Detectives say the operation involved arrest inquiries being carried out at a number of addresses in the city and residents may have noticed a larger-than-usual police presence.

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