Police say group of armed men involved in Dungannon altercation

Police are investigating reports that up to 10 men armed with bats and knives were involved in an altercation in Dungannon, County Tyrone.

One man was assaulted and received hospital treatment after sustaining cuts to his hands and face.

DUP assembly member Deborah Erskine has called on police to “act decisively” to “reassure local residents and help alleviate growing community tensions and concerns”.

Four people have been arrested.

Police received a report of an altercation in the Killyman Road area at approximately 19:45 BST on Monday.

A group of men had smashed the windows and caused damage to the front door of a property, District Commander Superintendent Peter Stevenson said.

Officers attended and a 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage. Two other men, aged 32 and 35, were arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Stevenson added that at approximately 23:00, officers on patrol came across a large group of males gathered in the Newell Road area.

“Further reports had also been received of a number of males in the area carrying knives and bats,” he said.

“One man had been assaulted and sustained cuts to his hands and face. He attended hospital for treatment for his injuries.”

An 18-year old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.