Teenager hospitalised after punched unconscious into Strabane bonfire
Woman's quick actions praised after an assault left a teenager injured during Halloween celebrations
Detectives investigating an incident in Strabane at the weekend, in which a male teenager was assaulted, are appealing for witnesses and information.
Police received a report just after 10.35pm on Saturday night, October 31, that the victim was in attendance at a bonfire in the Bradley Way area of the town and was punched. As a result of this, it's reported he was knocked unconscious and fell into the bonfire.
A woman came to his aid and pulled him to safety. The victim was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.
Detective Sergeant Moyne said: "This was a reckless and dangerous act, an assault which has left the victim with injuries. We commend the woman who bravely helped the victim.
“As we continue with enquiries, I am appealing to anyone who witnessed what occurred to contact us. We would also ask anyone who was filming at the bonfire, at around this time, to check their footage as it may have captured what happened”
“Anyone who has information is asked to contact police using the witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 1932 of 31/10/26, or to call us on 101.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/