A man who brutally stabbed a stranger in a pub has been given an indefinite hospital order.

Tyrone Glaister, 50, stabbed a man with a hunting knife in the Three Tuns pub, Whitehaven, last year.

His victim, a 50-year-old man from the town, was taken to hospital and has undergone surgery for a damaged bowel.

Glaister, of Duke Street in Whitehaven, admitted the assault and was today sentenced to an indefinite hospital order at Carlisle Crown Court.

This can only be overturned on the authority of a secretary of state.

He also admitted possessing an offensive weapon at an earlier hearing.

A friend of the victim, a 50-year-old man from Whitehaven, was also injured during the incident – suffering injuries to his shoulder blade.

DC David Matthews said: "I am pleased that Glaister has been brought before the courts to answer for his actions. This was an unprovoked attack and followed years of threatening behaviour from Glaister.

“I would like to take this opportunity to praise the bravery of the people who witnessed the incident and stepped in to try and disarm Glaister.

"This incident has not just affected the men who were injured, but a number of members of the public who stated that it was the most frightening event of their lives.

"We cannot work effectively unless we are supported by the local community and I extend my gratitude to the many witnesses that were willing to provide statements and assist police.

"The victims have demonstrated tremendous bravery throughout the case; they also wish to thank all concerned."