Where is Cleator Moor?

Cleator Moor is located within Cumbria, 5 miles east of the coast at St Bees, and 42 miles south of Carlisle.

What is Cleator Moor like?

Cleator Moor is a former industrial town which is now mainly residential. The town is surrounded by amazing countryside and is 3 mile away from the Lake District National Park. Cleator Moor has a population of around 7,000. Crime is relatively low, with an average of 100 incidents per month.

Police step up patrols in Brampton to offer reassurance following assault

0 0 Little Ireland Tuesday, 21 July 2020

Police have stepped up patrols in Brampton to offer reassurance following an incident in recent days that led to two arrests.

A man, 44, was assaulted in St Martin’s Close on Friday (July 17).

Arrests were swiftly made in connection with the assault. A man, 40, and a male, 17, were arrested and bailed as investigations continue.

Sergeant Adrian Dobson said: “Residents in Brampton may have noticed an increased police presence in the town in recent days.

“This has been both to carry out enquiries and to offer reassurance.

“People in the town may have heard about an assault in recent days and I can confirm two people have been arrested in connection with this. Investigations are continuing.

"We are always keen to be out in the community engaging with the public as much as possible – so anyone who sees our officers out-and-about are always welcome to stop them for a chat if they have any concerns.”

Anyone with information about the incident can contact police on 101.