Police have launched an investigation after the victim, in her 20s, was found in a distressed state near St Lawrence s Church in Appleby. She was taken away by an ambulance.
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Three men charged in Carlisle attempted murder probe
Three men have been charged as part of an attempted murder investigation in Carlisle.
Viorel Pricope, 24, of Warwick Square, Carlisle, has been charged with attempted murder, affray, possession of a bladed article, perverting the course of justice and two counts of assault by beating.
Fernando Haliga, 23, of St Nicholas Street, Carlisle, has been charged with affray, possession of an offensive weapon and perverting the course of justice.
Costel-Mihaita Puiu, 25, of Warwick Square, Carlisle has been charged with affray.
All three men are scheduled to appear at North Cumbria Magistratesâ Court today.
The charges relate to an incident that occurred inside a property on Warwick Square, Carlisle, on Saturday, shortly after 9.30pm.