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Two men charged with attempted murder in Maryport assault

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 21 Oct, 11:29 · Archive

Two men have been charged with attempted murder following an assault in Maryport. Police were called to Ewanrigg Lonning, on the outskirts of the town, at around 6.30pm on Friday, 16 October, following reports that a man in his 30s had been assaulted. The victim suffered serious internal and head injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment, where he remains.

Scott McClure, 24, of Newlands Gardens, Workington, and Joshua Steele, 22, of Buttermere Road, Maryport, have both been charged with attempted murder. The pair appeared before Workington Magistrates' Court on Monday and were remanded in custody. They are due to appear at Carlisle Crown Court on 19 November.

Detective Constable Alexandra Todd said the incident occurred on a track behind a housing estate that is well used by local dog walkers. She appealed for witnesses who may have been in the area at the time to come forward. 'We believe there may be other witnesses who were in the area at the time who may be able to assist with our investigation,' she said.

Officers have also asked anyone in the area with doorbell footage to check their recordings and anyone driving in the area at the time who has dashcam footage to review it. Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to contact Cumbria Police quoting incident number 173 of 16 October. Information can also be passed anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Two men charged with attempted murder in Maryport assault
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In this story: Scott McClure · Joshua Steele · Maryport · Cumbria Police · Workington Magistrates' Court · Carlisle Crown Court

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