Police officer punched and three vehicles damaged after Strabane fight

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

An officer was punched and three PSNI vehicles damaged after police responded to a fight involving a number of men in Co Tyrone.

Detectives are appealing for information over the incident in the Railway Street area of Strabane at around 2am on Sunday.

A PSNI statement said officers attended an altercation between a number of men.

It added: “While attempting to break up the fight, an officer was punched to the arm.

“One man was arrested on suspicion of common assault, assault on police and disorderly behaviour.

“He remains in custody at this time, and inquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the altercation are ongoing.

“When officers returned to their vehicles, they found that two had a wing mirror damaged, while a third had its number plate removed and a dent to the boot.

“One of the vehicles has had to be withdrawn while the damage is repaired, meaning one less vehicle on our roads serving the public.”

The statement added: “We would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this damage take place, or who may have dashcam, mobile or other footage that could assist with our investigation, to contact police on 101, quoting reference 206 of 31/08/25.”