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Man arrested after stabbing at U16 GAA game in Tyrone

written by Staff Writer July 7, 2023
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A man has been arrested after two people were stabbed at an Under 16 GAA game in Co Tyrone.

PSNI rushed to the scene at the sports ground on Convent Road in Cookstown and arrested a man in his 40s.

One man was taken to hospital and a second man received treatment at the scene.

The PSNI has appealed to any witnesses or anyone with footage of what happened to contact them.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed it received a 999 call at 9.03pm this evening (Thursday).

Cookstown Fr Rocks Under-16s boys team were playing Fintona Pearses in a championship semi-final at Paddy Cullen Park in Cookstown.

Cookstown GFC said it is now supporting children and young people “who witnessed this disturbing and very serious incident”.

Tyrone GAA has said it is aware of an incident, which has occured at a game in the county this evening.

In a statement, Tyrone said “our thoughts are with all those impacted”.

It said that the incident is being investigated by the PSNI and that it has no further comment to make at this time.

Footage posted on social media appears to show police officers responding to the incident at the GAA grounds.

Man arrested after stabbing at U16 GAA game in Tyrone was last modified: July 7th, 2023 by Staff Writer
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