A 19-year-old man and a 17-year-old girl have been arrested after a stabbing in Kendal’s Sandylands area, with police appealing for witnesses and footage from the time of the incident.
The incident happened on Monday, September 21, between 4.50pm and 4.55pm. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital before later being discharged.
Two people remain in police custody
Cumbria Police arrested the 19-year-old man overnight on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. The 17-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Both remained in police custody on Wednesday, September 23, according to the report.
Police appeal for witnesses and video
Officers are asking anyone who was in the Sandylands area at the time to share information. Police are also seeking relevant dashcam or doorbell footage that could help with the investigation.
Information can be reported online through the Cumbria Police website at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit. Anyone reporting information should quote incident number 196 of 21 September 2026.
People can also call police on 101. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.