A man in his thirties has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a "serious domestic assault" in Carlisle.
Police were called to an address in Scotby Close, off Eastern Way, this morning at 2.45am.
A police spokesperson said: "Police were called at 2.45am this morning after a woman suffered injuries to her arms and hands.
"The injured woman was taken to hospital but her injuries are not believed to be life-altering or life-threatening."
The man was then arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently in police custody.
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