Woman in Strabane left unconscious after assault

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A woman has been left with injuries to her face and hand after she was knocked unconscious by a group of men in the Castlefin Road in Strabane.

The attack happened outside a pub at about 1.15am on Monday while the victim was waiting for a lift home with friends.

Constable Dougherty said: “At approximately 1.15am the victim reported standing outside a licensed premises waiting for a lift home with friends.

“A group of males, aged approximately 18 to 21-years-old, gathered close to her and an interaction ensued.

"Two males that were in the group stood to the victim’s right and it was at this stage that she was aware that she had been struck by someone in close proximity to her.

"The victim was knocked unconscious for an unknown period of time and suffered a minor abrasion above her right eyebrow and a bruise to her right hand.

“An iPhone 11 Pro Max, midnight green in colour, belonging to the victim cannot be accounted for.

“Our enquiries are continuing and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area or may have witnessed the assault take place or may have dash cam footage which could assist our investigation to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 506 27/12/21.”

Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/

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