An-81-year-old has been arrested after a man was assaulted during an ‘altercation’ between two motorists in a Maryport car park.
Police are investigating the incident, which occurred in the car park of B&M at around 11.40am yesterday. A man in his 50s received minor injuries. He did not attend hospital.
As a result, an 81-year-old man from Cockermouth was arrested on suspicion of assault, section 4 public order and possession of a bladed article, possession of a section 5 firearm and administering a noxious substance to cause harm or annoyance.
He has since been released under investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact PC 2884 on 101, quoting incident number 70 of 18 March.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
