Detectives investigating a serious assault in Maryport at the weekend have charged two men with attempted murder.
Police were called to Ewanrigg Lonning, on the outskirts of Maryport, at around 6.30pm on Friday (16 Oct) following reports that a man in his 30s had been assaulted.
The injured man was taken to hospital with serious internal and head injuries. He remains in hospital.
Detectives investigating the incident arrested two men following the incident.
Scott McClure, 24, of Newlands Gardens, Workington and Joshua Steele, 22, of Buttermere Road, Maryport were both charged with attempted murder over the weekend.
They appeared at Workington Magistrates’ Court on Monday (19 Oct) where they were remanded to appear at Carlisle Crown Court on 19 November 2026.
Detective Constable Alexandra Todd said: “The incident occurred on a track behind a housing estate which is well used by local dog walkers.
“As such, we believe there may be other witnesses who were in the area at the time who may be able to assist with our investigation.
“We would urge anyone who may be able to assist to come forward.
“We would also ask anyone in the area who has doorbell footage to check it and anyone driving in the area at the time who has dashcam to review their footage.”
Anyone with information relating to this incident can report online at www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit quoting incident number 173 of 16 October 2026. You can also phone on 101.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.