Man injured in Omagh assault

A man suffered a serious head injury during an assault in Co Tyrone, police said today.

A man suffered a serious head injury during an assault in Co Tyrone, police said today.

The victim (21) was taken to hospital in a potentially critical state following the attack at Scarffes Entry, Omagh, in the early hours of today.

A suspect (16) has been arrested and he is assisting police with their inquiries. The incident is not believed to be a hate crime. Detectives appealed for anybody with information to contact them.

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