Omagh stabbing: Man, 44, arrested

A 44-year-old man has been arrested after a stabbing in the early hours of this morning.

Police stated that a man was stabbed on Omagh’s Kevlin Road not long after midnight.

A man has been arrested after an overnight stabbing in Omagh, police have said.placeholder image
A man has been arrested after an overnight stabbing in Omagh, police have said.

Wounded in the lower abdomen, he was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.

Stated the PSNI’s Sergeant Irvine: “We received a report at around 12.25am that a man had been stabbed.

“Officers attended the scene, where colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service were already present. The male was then taken on to hospital for treatment to his injuries.

“A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in police custody at this time.

Enquiries are ongoing, he added, an anyone with information or who may have CCTV or door-cam footage is asked to contact police, quoting reference 34 of 19/04/26.

Reports can also be submitted online using a non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.

News you can trust since 1737
Follow us
© 2026 Iconic Media Group Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice