Man hospitalised and others arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after incident in NI town

Detectives in Mid Ulster area appealing for information following the report of a number of men fighting in the Elm Avenue area of Dungannon in Co Tyrone on Tuesday evening (November 2nd).
By Gemma Murray
Published 3rd Nov 2021, 11:28 GMT
Updated 3rd Nov 2021, 12:16 GMT
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In a statement the PSNI say that around 6pm police received a report of a number of men fighting in the area.

Four men were arrested, two men, one in his 20s and another in his 30s were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

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Meanwhile a man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon and assault occasioning actual bodily harm, while another man, also in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm in suspicious circumstances, possessing offensive weapon in public place and attempted grievous bodily harm with intent.

Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.

Detective Sergeant Robinson said: “All four men remain in custody at this time.

“One man has been taken to hospital for treatment of injuries to their face.

“Anyone with information, or who may have witnessed this altercation, can contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1524 of 02/11/21.

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“A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

“Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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