Boy arrested following racially aggravated assault in Carlisle
It involved two boys of secondary school age on Lismore Place yesterday
Police have arrested a boy as part of an investigation into a racially aggravated assault in Carlisle.
It involved two boys of secondary school age on Lismore Place yesterday (26th March) at around 3pm. One of the boys suffered head injuries and was taken to Cumberland Infirmary for treatment. Officers say he has since been released from hospital.
During the assault, a third boy, who is also from Carlisle, was assaulted but didnt suffer any injuries.
A boy has been arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated assault and assault actual bodily harm and remains in police custody.
Enquiries are ongoing by officers to establish the circumstances of the incident and police are providing support to the victims and their family.
There is now an increased police presence in the area to provide reassurance to the local community.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 183 of 26 March 2025.
You can also phone on 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.