Man arrested after teenager shot in County Tyrone
The 19-year-old victim was beaten with a baseball bat before being shot in the leg in his home in Strabane last month
A man has been arrested following the shooting of a teenager in Strabane last month.
Police say detectives investigating the incident also carried out a number of searches in the town on Tuesday morning.
The 36-year-old male has been arrested under the Terrorism Act and he remains in Custody.
The 19-year-old victim was beaten with a baseball bat before being shot in the leg in his home in Springhill Park at around 7:20pm on 9th February.
Detective Sergeant Ballentine said: "This was a brutal attack on the victim who was at home with a family member, aged just 11 years old, when the gunmen struck. It was reported the gunmen also pointed a gun at the young boy. This sickening attack has left the victim with life-changing injuries along with having to deal with the trauma of what he experienced.
“I want to reiterate our appeal to anyone with information about this savage attack to call us. Think if this was your son, or brother or friend - how would you feel? If you have information, tell us. It may make all the difference to catching those responsible.”