Man suffers severe injuries after falling from horse

The man arrived at the RVI in a stable condition. Credit: Great North Air Ambulance

A 46-year-old man has been seriously injured after falling from a horse in Penruddock, near Penrith.

The Great North Air Ambulance helicopter, Pride of Cumbria was called to treat the 46-year-old man on February 21.

He was assessed and treat for multiple injuries before being flown to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle.

The man is thought to be in a stable condition in hospital.