Man hospitalised with serious head injuries following mass brawl in Co Tyrone

By Q Radio News

A man has been taken to hospital with serious head and facial injuries following a mass brawl in Dungannon town centre. 

He was found near Thomas Street after a large group of men were seen fighting at around 7.40pm last night.

A second man was found on Union Place with injuries to his face.        

A 32-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and common assault. 

He remains in custody. 

Detective Sergeant Brian Reid said: "Our investigation to establish exactly what occurred last night continues and I would appeal to anyone who may have been in the area and saw what happened, or captured footage of what occurred, to get in touch with us. 

"We are also investigating the report of an assault on a male in the area who suffered a hand injury, which is reported to have occurred in the area around 7pm yesterday and which may be linked. 

"Anyone with information is asked to call us on the non emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1647 of 13/06/20."