An eighteen year old man is in a serious condition in hospital after he was attacked by a gang of men in Omagh.
The teenager was walking in the Hospital Road area, close to the tennis courts, when when a number of men got out of a black car and assaulted him with a bat or club.
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Detectives appealing for witnesses following serious assault on 18yo male on Hospital Rd in Omagh around 3am this morning. 1 male arrested.
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He sustained a number of injuries to his head and body as a result of the attack.
An 18 year old male was arrested a short time later on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent but has since been released unconditionally.
It happened at around 3am on Saturday 30th July.
Detective Inspector Brian Foster is appealing for anyone who was in the Hospital Road area of Omagh early this morning and who witnessed the assault or a black coloured car or anyone with any information that can assist with the investigation to contact Detectives in Omagh Police Station on 101 quoting reference number 205 of 30/07/16. Information can also be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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