Man to appear in court over Omagh assault

A 35-year-old man will appear in court on Friday charged in relation to a serious assault in Omagh last month.

The assault, which left the victim with serious injuries, happened in the Crotty Road area of the Co Tyrone town on April 11.

The man has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indicatable offence.

He will appear at Dungannon Magistrates’ Court on Friday.