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.
Man questioned over metal grate attack released on bail

By David Young, 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.

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