Cumbria Police have issued a statement about an incident that occurred this morning where a Taser was discharged to prevent a male from self harming.
A spokesperson said:
"North (Tactical Support) Unit officers and a patrol officer were involved in an incident this morning with a suicidal male who was self harming, with significant blood loss and a knife in his throat.
"The individual was disarmed with Taser and advanced life saving trauma first aid was administered.