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| Man critical after town assault | |
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| A 31-year-old man is in a critical condition in hospital following an assault in Cookstown, County Tyrone. | |
| A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the incident, which took place in the James Street area of the town early on Sunday. | A man in his 20s has been arrested in connection with the incident, which took place in the James Street area of the town early on Sunday. |
| Initial police reports that the man had died were incorrect. | Initial police reports that the man had died were incorrect. |
| A police spokesperson said officers have appealed for information from anyone who was in the area between midnight and 0100 BST. | A police spokesperson said officers have appealed for information from anyone who was in the area between midnight and 0100 BST. |
| Motorists in the Cookstown area are advised that the centre of the town is still closed while police investigations continue. Diversions have been put in place. |