Three police vehicles when officers responded to a fight in Co Tyrone in the early hours of Sunday.

One of the vehicles had to be taken out of service until repairs are made.

The incident happened when officers were in attendance at an altercation between a number of men in the Railway Street area of Strabane at around 2am.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “While attempting to break up the fight, an officer was punched to the arm. One man was arrested on suspicion of common assault, assault on police and disorderly behaviour. He remains in custody at this time, and enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the altercation are ongoing.

Police in Strabane are appealing for witnesses after three police vehicles were damaged in the early hours of Sunday, August 31. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

placeholder image — Police in Strabane are appealing for witnesses after three police vehicles were damaged in the early hours of Sunday, August 31. Picture: Pacemaker (stock image).

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"When officers returned to their vehicles, they found that two had a wing mirror damaged, while a third had its number plate removed and a dent to the boot.

"One of the vehicles has had to be withdrawn while the damage is repaired, meaning one less vehicle on our roads serving the public.

"We would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this damage take place, or who may have dashcam, mobile or other footage that could assist with our investigation, to contact police on 101, quoting reference 206 of 31/08/25."