POLICE are appealing for witnesses after an alleged assault left a man hospitalised with “serious injuries” in Tyrone.
PSNI in Northern Ireland say a man was reported injured in the Perry Street area of Dungannon.
The alert was raised around 12.00am today, Sunday, February 23.
Officers and emergency services raced to the scene before the injured man was rushed to hospital.
His injured have been described as “serious” as cops believe he was assault by another man.
They are working to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.
And they urged anyone with information, including dashcam footage, to make contact.
A spokesperson fro the PSNI said: “Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of an injured man in the Perry Street area of Dungannon around 12am on Sunday, February 23.”
Inspector Knipe said: “Officers and other emergency service colleagues attended the scene, and the injured man was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.
“At this stage, we believe that he was assaulted by another man, and our enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this.
“I would appeal to anyone with information, including dashcam, CCTV or other video footage, to contact police on 101, quoting reference 3 of 23/02/25.
“Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.”
Meanwhile is underway after a man was shot in the south inner city area of Dublin Friday night.
The man was shot twice in the Rutland Avenue area and is being treated in hospital for non life-threatening injuries.
Gardai are trying to establish a motive for the shooting.
One theory is that he may have been targeted over a drug debt.
A source said: “The man is known to gardaí for his addiction problems but isn’t a major gangland player.
“He is currently being treated in hospital for his injuries.”
Gardai are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
A spokesperson said: “Gardaí are appealing for witnesses following the discharge of a firearm in Dublin 12 last night, Friday 21st February 2025.”
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