24/07/2017

Man Attacked In Co Tyrone

The PSNI have launched an investigation in connection with an unprovoked serious attack in Co Tyrone.

The victim was making his way home along Georges Street in Omagh when he was assaulted by a group of men in the early hours of Sunday, 23 July.

The man, aged in his 30s, sustained injuries to his head and face.

A woman was with him at the time.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

Elsewhere, a man has been injured following an altercation in Bangor, Co Down.

The assault happened in the Cloverhill Grove area on Sunday, 23 July.

A PSNI spokesperson said: A PSNI spokesman said: "A 27 year old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm following an incident at an address in Cloverhill Grove in Bangor yesterday evening, Sunday 23 July.

"Shortly before 4.15pm police received a report that an altercation was ongoing at a house in the area. Police attended and the 27 year old male was arrested. He remains in police custody at this time. A 34 year old male was taken to hospital for treatment for a suspected broken nose and a cut to his eye."

(CD/LM)

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