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.
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