Man held over Tyrone assault

A 23 year-old man has been arrested and charged with assaulting a man who was found lying in a garden with serious head injuries…

A 23 year-old man has been arrested and charged with assaulting a man who was found lying in a garden with serious head injuries in Tyrone.

The 31 year-old was discovered outside a house in Coalisland, Co Tyrone around 10pm on Friday night.

The defendant, who will is due to appear before Enniskillen Magistrates court tomorrow, is charged with grievous bodily harm.

The injured man was taken to hospital where his condition was described as 'serious'. He is still being treated but it is understood his life is not in danger.