Arrest made in Barrow serious assault investigation

Officers have made an arrest following a serious assault that occurred in the Abbotsmead Approach area of Barrow just before 3am yesterday (July 5th).

A 17-year-old boy from Barrow was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and remains in police custody.

The victim is in a stable condition at the Royal Preston Hospital.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, email 101@cumbria.police.uk, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting log 45 of the 5th July 2020.