A west Cumbrian man is to appear in court charged with a firearms offence.

Police say Curtis Kirkbride, 27, of Kinniside Avenue, Whitehaven faces charges of assault, criminal damage and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause or provocation of violence.

He was charged overnight by police, a statement issued by Cumbria Constabulary confirmed today.

Kirkbride has been remanded in custody until he appears at the magistrates court in Workington tomorrow.