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Maurice Fitzmaurice

Attack leaves man with 'serious stab wound', police say

A man has suffered a “serious stab wound” during an attack on three men and a woman, police say.

Detectives “continue to investigate a serious incident” which occurred in The Square in Moy, Co Tyrone, on Sunday, March 1.

A spokesman said: “The incident, in which three males and a female were attacked after leaving licensed premises at around 1.20am on Sunday morning, left a 31-year-old man with a serious stab wound to his abdomen and three others with injuries requiring hospital treatment.

“Two males, aged 18 and 20, were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place following the incident and were later released on police bail pending further enquiries.”

The police are appealing for information, asking “anyone who was in the area at the time and who witnessed the incident, or who has dash-cam footage or any recording made on a mobile phone”, to contact detectives at Cookstown on 101 quoting reference number 137 01/03/20.

Witnesses can also Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, the police added.

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