Family forced to flee home in Co Tyrone

A family of seven was forced to flee their home in Co Tyrone early today when it was attacked by a gang of masked men.

A family of seven was forced to flee their home in Co Tyrone early today when it was attacked by a gang of masked men.

Just after midnight a large number of masked men, who police said were armed with hurley sticks, bats and possibly a hand gun, forced their way into the house at Springhill Park in Strabane and forced the family out.

The family members were aged from 59 to a child of six, said police.

A PSNI spokeswoman said a motive for the attack was being investigated and appealed for any witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.

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