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18/10/2022
Man Arrested In Connection With Fatal Machete Attack In Omagh
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a fatal violent machete attack in Omagh.
According to reports, a 53-year-old man died after he was attacked by a man "armed with a machete" outside a house in the Slievecoole Park area just before midnight on Sunday 16 October.
A second man who was also attacked remains in hospital.
A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
Anyone with any information about the incident, in particular anyone who might have capture dashcam, security camera or mobile phone footage, is urged to contact police.
Local Alliance Councillor Stephen Donnelly expressed his shock following the incident.
Councillor Donnelly said: "I am shocked at this stabbing, particularly as it has resulted in the death of a man.
"My thoughts are with the loved ones of the victim of this horrendous attack. It is a disgusting act of violence and I know people across the local community are deeply disturbed by it. I hope the victim who survived is able to recover from his injuries.
"I urge anyone who has information on this incident to contact police with it immediately."
According to reports, a 53-year-old man died after he was attacked by a man "armed with a machete" outside a house in the Slievecoole Park area just before midnight on Sunday 16 October.
A second man who was also attacked remains in hospital.
A 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
Anyone with any information about the incident, in particular anyone who might have capture dashcam, security camera or mobile phone footage, is urged to contact police.
Local Alliance Councillor Stephen Donnelly expressed his shock following the incident.
Councillor Donnelly said: "I am shocked at this stabbing, particularly as it has resulted in the death of a man.
"My thoughts are with the loved ones of the victim of this horrendous attack. It is a disgusting act of violence and I know people across the local community are deeply disturbed by it. I hope the victim who survived is able to recover from his injuries.
"I urge anyone who has information on this incident to contact police with it immediately."
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