A VAN driver has been arrested following an 'altercation' with a motorcyclist and a quad bike rider.

Police are investigating the altercation which took place on July 17.

The incident occurred on Swan Street and Mary Street in Longtown at approximately 5.30pm.

A Cumbria Police spokesperson said: "Officers wish to hear from anyone who saw a white Ford Transit van being involved in an altercation with the rider of a quad bike and a rider of a motorbike.

"The driver of the van, a man in his 40s, was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted wounding and harassment.

"He was subsequently released on bail."

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Anyone with information relating to this incident is urged to report online at cumbria.police.uk/report-it quoting incident number 211 of July 17 2022. You can also phone on 101.

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.