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Man suffers facial injuries after being assaulted with a glass in Enniskillen

A man has been taken to hospital with facial injuries after being assaulted with a glass during an altercation in Enniskillen.

Police are appealing for information following the incident which took place shortly after midnight on Saturday, April 8, at a licensed premises in the Townhall Street area.

It has been reported that a man in his 30s suffered facial injuries and was taken to hospital after being assaulted with a glass during an altercation.

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The injuries include "serious lacerations which required a number of stitches."

A 45-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a number of offences following the incident and remains in police custody.

Detective Sergeant Dougherty said: “Just after midnight, we received a report that a man in his 30s had been assaulted with a glass following an altercation. He was taken to hospital where he received treatment for facial injuries.

“These included serious lacerations which required a number of stitches.

“Shortly afterwards, we arrested a 45-year-old man on suspicion of a number of offences including wounding with intent to commit grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon.

“He remains in police custody at Omagh station.

“We are keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity at the time of the assault, who witnessed it take place or who may have mobile phone or other footage that they believe may be of value to our investigation, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 6 of 08/04/2023.

"You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/."

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