POLICE are investigating an aggravated Barrow burglary involving a group of men armed with knives and an axe.


Cumbria police said a number of males, some wearing balaclavas, forced the front door of a house in Lord Street on Sunday evening.

Police said the occupant was inside and was confronted.

Police said no-one was injured in the incident which happened at around 10.35pm.

Anyone who saw or heard the incident is asked to call Barrow CID on 101.

*Police said a man has been arrested and bailed in relation to the offence.