
A man remains in a critical condition after an early hours assault in Barrow.
The incident happened on Cavendish Street, Barrow at around 4am yesterday, March 31.
It involved three males and a woman.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward – including those working in the area like taxi drivers who may have seen the incident or were in the area at the time.
Officers said the victim, a man in his 50s, remained in hospital in a critical but stable condition.
A woman was also assaulted following the initial incident causing no injury.
A 24-year-old man from Barrow was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He has been released on police bail.
A 16-year-old boy from Barrow was arrested on suspicion of attempted to assault a person and has been released under investigation.
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it, quoting incident number 28 of 31 March 2024 or call 101.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.