Woman stabbed in the head with screwdriver during ‘terrifying’ violent disorder incident in Tyrone
By Ruairi Scott Byrne
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Police in Northern Ireland have made a number of arrests after a woman was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver following an incident of “sustained violence and disorder” in Co Tyrone at the weekend.
Shortly after 2.25pm on Sunday, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) received several reports that a number of people were fighting with weapons in a residential area of Oaks Avenue in Dungannon.
Emergency services were called to the scene and four people were taken to hospital for treatment, including one woman who was stabbed in the head with a screwdriver.
At this stage it doesn’t appear that any of the injuries are life-threatening, a PSNI spokesperson said in a statement.
A 35-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, while a woman aged 33 has been arrested for grievous bodily harm and a 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. The man was also arrested on suspicion of a number of driving offences.
Two others were arrested at the scene on suspicion of offences unrelated to the day’s violence.
Officers remained at the scene this morning as enquiries to establish the circumstances surrounding the ‘terrifying’ incident remain ongoing, while an increased police presence is expected to continue in the area over the coming days.
An investigation into the violent disorder incident has been launched and the PSNI have appealed for witnesses to contact authorities.
Detective Inspector Ryan said: “This was a terrifying experience for neighbours and those who witnessed these events, and we would appeal to anyone with information to contact us on 101, quoting reference 739 of 14/09/25.
“We would be particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have mobile, dashcam or other footage.”
You can also report online at psni.police.uk/report or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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