19/04/2017

Two Men Assaulted In Hate Crime Attack In Co Tyrone

Two men have been seriously assaulted in a "hate" crime attack in Coalisland, Co Tyrone.

A group of males attacked the pair on Main Street just before 9pm on Sunday, 16 April.

The victims sustained cuts and bruises as well as possible facial fractures.

PSNI Inspector Neil Beck said: "The victims of this assault are both Latvian nationals and we are treating the incident as a hate crime. I would urge anyone who was in the Main Street area and who saw what happened to get in touch with police. The number to call is 101, please quote reference 1012 16/04/17."

(CD/LM)

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