Northern Ireland

Man questioned over metal grate attack released on bail

A man in his 50s sustained a serious head injury in the assault in Ballygawley, Co Tyrone.

The incident happened outside a pub on Main Street in Ballygawley
The incident happened outside a pub on Main Street in Ballygawley (Niall Carson/PA)

A man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was assaulted with a metal grate has been released on bail.

The incident happened outside a pub on Main Street in Ballygawley, Co Tyrone on Thursday evening.

The victim, who was aged in his 50s, was treated in hospital for a serious head injury.



The PSNI said the 50-year-old questioned in relation to the assault had been bailed to allow time for further police inquiries.