Violent crime rises in Cumbria - fuelled by alcohol

Violent crime has risen in Cumbria, with police saying many incidents are fuelled by alcohol.

The year up to August saw an 8% increase in violent crime incidents and the number of offences rose by 568.

This brings the total number of violent crime offences in the county to 7,879.

Cumbria's Assisant Chief Constable commented on whether he was concerned by the 8% rise: