A MAN was stabbed and taken to hospital after a fight involving a number of individuals broke out.

Police were called at around 10pm on Thursday May 27 to the report of a fight involving a number of individuals on Carliol Drive, Carlisle.

A man in his 20s from Carlisle was taken to Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle with stab wounds. 

A 36-year-old man also suffered facial injuries and was taken to Cumberland Infirmary Carlisle. He was also was arrested on suspicion of affray.

The man in his 20s is described as in a stable condition.

A scene guard is currently in place on Carliol Drive and Baird Road whilst investigations continue.