Man arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill following Omagh assault

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A man's been arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill, and other offences, following an assault in Omagh.

It was reported that a man got out of a van in the Dublin Road area on Saturday lunchtime - and punched a couple to the ground.

The 35 year old suspect remains in police custody.

A PSNI statement said:

"Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in the Dublin Road area of Omagh on Saturday 20 April."

"It was reported that just before 1.15pm, a man got out of a white Ford Transit van and assaulted a male and female who were walking in the area.  It is believed that the couple were punched to the ground.  "

"A man, aged 35, has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, common assault and threats to kill. He remains in police custody at this time."

"Constable Primrose is appealing for anyone who witnessed the assault or who has any information which could assist officers with their enquiries to get in touch on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 712 of 20/04/19.  "