[P]olice in Carlisle are investigating a burglary and a subsequent assault that occurred on Henderson Road, Carlisle.
The incident occurred at approximately 7.15pm yesterday (14th September), where a man has forced entry to a house and has stolen £300 in cash.
He has then assaulted an occupant with an unknown weapon outside the property.
The victim of the assault, a man aged in his early twenties, suffered a serious puncture injury to his leg.
The suspect is described as being in his early twenties.
Enquiries are ongoing to trace the person responsible.
Anyone with information should email [email protected] or call 101 quoting log number 208 of the 14th September. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
