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Dungannon assault: Two men arrested after attack on teenage boy

The teenager remains in a serious condition in hospital

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Two men have been arrested following a vicious assault on a teenage boy in Dungannon.

Detectives investigating the incident which occurred on Irish Street in the early hours of Monday morning confirmed the arrests this morning (Tuesday).

Detective Sergeant Robinson said: “A 29-year-old man and a 32-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

“They remain in police custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.

“A man aged in his late teens was taken to hospital following the incident, where he remains in a serious but stable condition at this time.

“Our enquiries are continuing, and we would appeal to anyone who was in the Irish Street area of Dungannon at the time and saw anything which might assist us, to contact us on 101, quoting reference 141 of 7/8/23.

“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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