CUMBRIA Police arrested a man after a male sustained ‘serious’ injuries following a stabbing in Kendal town centre.

Armed officers arrested a 22-year-old man after receiving a report from North West Ambulance Service of an assault in Highgate involving a knife on Sunday night.

He was arrested suspicion of causing grevious bodily harm with intent.

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital and is currently in the care of medical experts.

A spokesperson from the police said: “The injuries sustained are serious but not thought to be life-threatening.

“This is an isolated incident with no ongoing risk to the public.”

Officers are currently conducting inquiries in the Kendal area and have warned residents they may see a higher-than-normal police presence.

Anyone with information about this incident who has yet to come forward is urged to do so.

You can contact police online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 255.

Alternatively, you can contact 101 or call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.