Detectives in Omagh have arrested a suspect over the atempted murder of a man

DETECTIVES have arrested a suspect over the attempted murder of a man in Co Tyrone.

Shortly after 12.20 am on Sunday, October 13, a 24-year-old man was assaulted in Main Street, Carrickmore.

He was taken to hospital where his injuries are described as serious.

On Monday afternoon, a 34-year-old man was arrested in Carrickmore for attempted murder and is currently in custody.

Detectives in Omagh have appealed for anyone with information about the serious assault or who witnessed the attack to contact them on 0845 600 8000.

Alternatively information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.