Carlisle woman charged with attempted murder of Cumbria police officers
A female officer sustained a facial injury, which was described as not life-threatening, while a male officer suffered a hand injury said to not be life-changing.
Thursday 29 May 2025 16:00, UK
A woman has been charged with attempted murder after two police officers were injured with a knife.
The incident happened when officers were called to an address in Carlisle, Cumbria, at 9.30am on Wednesday, Cumbria Constabulary said.
A female officer sustained a facial injury, which was described as not life-threatening, while a male officer suffered a hand injury, said not to be life-changing.
Hannah Smaile, 25, of Lister Court, Carlisle, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and threatening a person with a bladed article in a private place.
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She will appear at Carlisle Magistrates' Court on Thursday.
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Chief Superintendent Andy Wilkinson said: "Our officers and staff work incredibly hard to keep people in Cumbria safe.
"Police officers, like everyone else in society, should be able to go to work without fear of being assaulted.
"Both officers received treatment yesterday and have since been discharged and will receive continued support from the constabulary following this incident."