Man dies following serious assault in Co Tyrone

A police investigation is underway

Corrainey Park area
Author: Chloe StjohnPublished 28th Feb 2025
Last updated 28th Feb 2025

A man has died following a serious assault in Dungannon.

Emergency services were called to a flat in the Corrainey Park area last night.

PSNI Detective Chief Inspector Phillips said, “Shortly after 8pm, it was reported that a man was found with serious injuries at a flat in the area. Police attended, but sadly the man passed away as a result of his injuries.”

“The Corrainey Park is currently closed as officers conduct further enquiries in the area.”

Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

A spokesperson for the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said one rapid response paramedic, two emergency crews and an advanced paramedic had attended the scene and no patients had been taken to hospital.

SDLP Mid Ulster councillor Malachy Quinn posted on social media, "Sad news coming out of Dungannon tonight.”

"I would urge people to avoid the area tonight."