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A MAN in his 50s is in hospital with a serious head injury following an incident last night in Ballygawley.
The PSNI said the man was seriously assaulted with what has been described as a metal grate.
The incident happened on Thursday, shortly before 7pm, outside a pub on the Main Street.
The victim is in hospital being treated for a serious head injury.
Police have appealed for information.
A police spokesperson said: “The suspect made off in the direction of Ballygawley roundabout before police arrived.
“He is described as a man aged in his 40s with a large build and wearing dark jeans, a light hoody and light trainers.”