A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of a bladed article after a woman was injured.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the woman was injured in a confrontation with a man.

It happened Friday, July, 12, just after 3pm close to Yeathhouse Road, Frizington.

A spokesman for Cumbria police said: "The incident involved a man and a woman.

"The man is reported to have had a bladed article at the time of the incident.

"The woman suffered minor injuries.

"A 47-year-old-man from Frizington was arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of a bladed article and released under investigation."

If anyone has any information or witnessed the incident please call the police on 101.