Woman stabbed in head with screwdriver during disorder in Dungannon

By David Young (PA)

A woman has been stabbed in the head with a screwdriver during an outbreak of what police described as “sustained violence and disorder” in Dungannon.

The woman was one of four people taken to hospital for treatment after the incident in the Oaks Avenue area on Sunday afternoon.

Five people were arrested at the scene, two over alleged offences unrelated to the disorder.

Police said none of those taken to hospital had life-threatening injuries.

A PSNI statement said: “Just after 2.25pm, we received several reports that a number of people were fighting with weapons in the Oaks Avenue area of the town.

“Four people were taken to hospital for treatment, including one woman who was stabbed to the head with a screwdriver.

“Thankfully, at this stage it doesn’t appear that any of the injuries are life-threatening.

“A 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, while a woman aged 33 has been arrested for grievous bodily harm and a man aged 31 was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The man was also arrested on suspicion of a number of driving offences.

“Two others were arrested at the scene on suspicion of offences unrelated to the day’s violence.”

Police remained at the scene on Monday morning.

“Local residents will continue to see an increased police presence in the area over the coming days,” the PSNI statement added.

“This was a terrifying experience for neighbours and those who witnessed these events, and we would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference 739 of 14/09/25.

“We would be particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have mobile, dashcam or other footage.”