Man in 60s arrested after assault injures two police officers

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 15 Nov, 08:26 · Archive

A man in his 60s has been arrested for assault and assaulting two police officers in Carlisle.

Cumbria Police responded to a report of an assault at an address in High Green Croft, Carlisle at 6.48pm on Saturday 14 November. Officers attended the scene and arrested a man in his 60s.

The man was arrested for assault and for two counts of assaulting police officers. The two officers who attended the incident suffered arm injuries as a result of their response.

Both officers were taken to hospital the same evening to be checked over. The man remains in police custody whilst investigations continue.

Cumbria Police have appealed for information from anyone who witnessed the incident. Members of the public can report details online at the Cumbria Police website quoting incident number 178 of 14 November 2026, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Man in 60s arrested after police officers injured responding to assault incidentA man in his 60s has been arrested for assault following an incident in High Green Croft in CarlisleNW Evening Mail · 15 Nov, 08:02
• Man in 60s arrested after police officers injured responding to assault incidentA man in his 60s has been arrested for assault following an incident in High Green Croft in CarlisleWestmorland Gazette · 15 Nov, 08:02
• Man in 60s arrested after police officers injured responding to assault incidentA man in his 60s has been arrested for assault following an incident in High Green Croft in CarlisleNews & Star · 14 Nov, 21:48

In this story: Cumbria Police · Carlisle · High Green Croft

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