ASSAULT WITNESSES SOUGHT

POLICE in Strabane are appealing for information after two men were assaulted in incidents on Sunday and Monday.

At about 2.30am on Sunday, a 33-year-old man was walking along Market Street when he was attached by a number of people. He sustained severe swelling to his face, a black eye, cuts and bruises and needed four stitches to a lip injury.

And, at about 12.30am on Monday, a 50-year-old man was assaulted by three men who got out of a car at Lifford Road. He sustained a broken nose and two black eyes and was knocked unconscious. He also needed six stitches to a nose injury.

Anyone who can help identify the culprits in either incident is asked to contact police in Strabane. The number to call with any information is 0845 600 8000, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.