Man arrested following stabbing in Omagh

By Rebecca Black, Press Association

A man has been arrested following a stabbing in Co Tyrone.

Police said a man was stabbed in the lower abdomen in the Kelvin Road area at around 12:25pm on Sunday.

They said a 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

“Officers attended the scene, where colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service were already present,” a police spokesperson said.

“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.”

They added: “Our inquiries are ongoing and anyone with information, including CCTV, ring-doorbell or other footage, is asked to contact detectives on the 101 number, quoting reference 34 of 19/04/26.”