POLICE are investigating a report of a 12-year-old girl having been chased by another 12-year-old girl who allegedly threatened her with a knife.

The alleged incident is reported to have happened around the area of Kendal's Anchorite Fields at 4.14pm on April 27. 

Officers arrested a 12-year-old girl who has since been released under investigation while officers continue with their inquiries.

Officers would like to hear from anyone in the area at the time or who has information which may assist.

Anyone with information should call Cumbria Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Incident number 169 of April 27.