A PERSON has been brutally stabbed to death at a busy shopping centre in Carlisle in front of shocked onlookers.

       Cops are currently at the scene at Carlyle’s Court and have urged the public to avoid the area.

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       A person has been reportedly stabbed at a Carlisle shopping centre Credit: Alamy

       Cumbria Police tweeted: "We are currently at the scene of an incident at Carlyle’s Court in Carlisle city centre.

       "The public is likely to see an increased police presence as inquiries are carried out.

       "Please avoid this area to help officers and staff who are attending."

       Locals were clearly concerned about the incident and some took it to Twitter.

       Someone said: "Absolutely horrible news coming out of carlisle the towns getting worse."

       Another one added: "What the f*** is going on in Carlisle, heads gone. Not a safe or nice place to be at all."

       While another user tweeted: "I hope everyone in Carlisle is safe, apparently there has been a fatal stabbing."

       According to ONS there were 44,286 offences involving a knife or a sharp instrument in the past year.

       Police have recorded 275 deaths involving a knife or sharp instrument, including 23 children aged 17 or younger.

       It is estimated there has been a 29 per cent increase in knife crime in England and Wales since 2011.

       More to follow...

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