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.