Appeal: man struck on the head by intruder brandishing a knife at Dungannon

A man suffered a head injury after being struck by an intruder armed with a knife at Dungannon on Sunday evening.

Detective Sergeant Robinson said: “A report was received at around 7.30pm that the male occupant of a property in the Oaks Avenue area of the town sustained injury to his forehead, after a man armed with a knife entered the house and assaulted him.

“He was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.”

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A man in his 40s, who was arrested in relation to the incident, has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone who has information about the incident should contact 101, quoting reference number 1400 of 01/06/25.

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