A Cumbrian man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police were called last night to an incident in Broughton Road, Dalton, in the south of the county.
A male victim was taken by ambulance to Furness General Hospital with what were described as 'life-threatening' injuries.
A 42–year-old was arrested and is currently being questioned by police.
A spokesman for Cumbria Police said: "Detectives are currently working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
"Anyone with information that could help the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 and quote log number 219 of today."
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