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.
"The man was taken to the Cumberland Infirmary in Carlisle. His condition is believed to be stable at this time."
