Detectives investigating a serious assault in Workington have charged a 41-year-old man.
A Cumbria Police spokesman said: “Tony Joynes, of no fixed address, has been charged with two counts of wounding with intent and two counts of possession of a bladed article.
“The charges are in connection with an assault which occurred within a house on Coniston Drive on Wednesday (August 21).
“Joynes has been remanded in custody ahead of his appearance at West Cumbria Magistrates Court today (August 23).”
Increased patrols remain deployed in the area for public reassurance following this incident.
