Three people taken to hospital with 'serious injuries' following stabbing in Carlisle

A woman and a girl have been taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary at Newcastle with "serious injuries." Credit: ITV Border

A man and a woman have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an alleged stabbing incident involving a child in Carlisle.

Police received a report of a man with stab wounds at 8.06am on Monday 10 June.

An officer attending the incident in the Whernside area, also found a woman and a child with stab wounds, Cumbria Police said.

A girl, of primary school age, remains in hospital in a stable condition.

The incident happened shortly after 8am on Monday 10 June. Credit: ITV Border

A 55-year-old man was arrested following the incident and remains in police custody.

A 53-year-old woman, who was also arrested, remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Police have said there is no further risk to the public but those in the area should expect to continue to see a police presence while investigations are carried out.

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