Carlisle fatal stabbing: Man arrested on suspicion of murder
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Police were called to Carlyle's Court in the city centre
A man has been arrested following a fatal stabbing in Carlisle.
Emergency services were called to Carlyle's Court in the city at 20:48 BST on Saturday and the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
His name has not yet been released but he was a local man in his mid-20s and his family has been informed.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and police are also questioning three people arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
The incident happened close to the cathedral
Det Supt David Pattinson said: "This was a shocking and tragic incident but the public can be reassured that our officers and staff have worked around the clock and continue [to do so] today in response to this.
"The public is likely to see an increased police presence in the city centre and around the city as inquiries continue."
He appealed for anyone with information to contact the force.
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