Police have arrested a man on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm following an incident in Distington on July 1

Officers were called to Midtown Close after being made aware that a man in the street had suffered a head injury.

He was taken to the West Cumberland Hospital for treatment and later discharged.

A man, 42, was arrested in connection with the incident last night. He remains in custody.

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Officers are appealing for information on 101.

A cordon was in place in part of Distington last night while enquiries were carried out. Officers thank the public for their patience during this time.