Teen in serious condition following early hours gang attack in Tyrone

Detectives are investigating a serious assault in a Tyrone town during the early hours of this morning, Saturday 30 July.
By The Newsroom
Published 30th Jul 2016, 11:03 BST
Updated 25th Aug 2016, 19:42 BST
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It was reported that sometime around 3am, an 18-year-old male was walking on Hospital Road close to the Tennis Courts when a number of males got out of a black coloured car and assaulted him with some type of club or bat. He sustained a number of injuries to his head and body as a result and is currently receiving treatment in hospital. His condition is described as serious.

An 18-year-old male was arrested a short time later on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and is currently in custody assisting police with their enquiries.

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Detective Inspector Brian Foster is appealing for anyone who was in the Hospital Road area of Omagh early this morning and who witnessed the assault or a black coloured car or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation to contact Detectives in Omagh Police Station on 101 quoting reference number 205 of 30/07/16.

Information can also be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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