Wigton Knife attack: Three people stabbed in Cumbria county of England

Three people have faced knife attack in Wigton in Cumbria county of England on Wednesday, according to media reports. Out of the three victims, two have been reported to be in critical condition while the third person is wounded. A woman was injured on Church Street and two men were also assaulted on King Street.

The police and emergency services were reportedly called to the scene. All three have been taken to the hospital. A 52-year-old man has been arrested by the police, the Cumbria Police posted on its official Twitter account.

Police are currently dealing with an incident in Wigton A 52-year-old man has been arrested following an incident were three people were assaulted. More: (link: https://t.co/eXRzErzJ9n) https://t.co/eXRzErzJ9n

— Cumbria Police (@Cumbriapolice) July 31, 2019

A huge police cordon has been put in place around the area.