A man has been arrested and is in custody following an incident at Holme Head Bay, Denton Holme, Carlisle.

Officers were called to the area at 7.56pm and a man in his forties was arrested on suspicion of touching two females.

Police can confirm this incident is not connected to a seperate incident earlier in the week in this area of the city.

Officers are also aware of social media messages being circulated in connection to this and would ask people not to comment or circulate these to protect the integrity of the legal process.

Anyone with information can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting incident 245 of August 12

You can also phone on 101.