A 24-year-old man is today being questioned on suspicion of murder following a fatal assault in Co Tyrone.
The assault on the male victim happened around 11.30pm on Sunday in the Victoria Road area of Ballymagorry outside Strabane, the PSNI said.
A murder investigation was launched by Major Investigation team detectives after the victim died in the early hours of Monday morning.
Detective Inspector Hazel Miller continued: “While our investigation is at an early stage, I can confirm that a 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder and he remains in custody at this time.”
“Officers remain at the scene as we continue our enquiries, and a number of road closures are in place.
“We will provide a further update in due course.”
Detectives are appealing to anyone who was in the Victoria Road area on Sunday night between 6pm and midnight, or who may have captured CCTV, dash cam or mobile footage, to contact them on 101 quoting reference 1670 of 06/10/24.
Information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers, with total anonymity, on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Victoria Road, part of the A5, its junctions with Leckpatrick Road, Ballymagorry and Woodend Road, Strabane remains closed off with all traffic diverted via Donemana.
