Teenager knocked unconscious and fell into Halloween bonfire in Strabane

Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 2 Nov, 10:47 · Archive

A teenage boy was punched, knocked unconscious and fell into a bonfire during Halloween celebrations in Strabane, Co Tyrone.

A teenage boy was assaulted at a bonfire in the Bradley Way area of Strabane on Halloween night. He was punched, knocked unconscious and fell into the bonfire. A woman came to his aid and pulled him to safety before he was taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Police received a report at 10.35pm that the victim was in attendance at the bonfire when the incident occurred. Detectives are investigating and have appealed for witnesses and information.

Detective Sergeant Moyne described it as 'a reckless and dangerous act' and commended the woman who helped the victim. Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the assault to contact them. They are also asking anyone who was filming at the bonfire at the time to check their footage as it may have captured what happened.

Information can be provided to police via their witness appeal form, quoting reference 1932 of 31/10/26, by calling 101, or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Teenager rescued after falling into bonfire in Co TyroneBelfast Telegraph · 2 Nov, 11:44
• Teenager falls into bonfire after being punchedThe 17-year-old was punched and knocked unconscious after attending a bonfire in Strabane on Saturday night.BBC Northern Ireland · 2 Nov, 11:13
• Teenager taken to hospital after being punched and falling into bonfire during Strabane assaultBelfast Telegraph · 2 Nov, 10:37
• Appeal after reports teen falls into bonfire after being knocked unconscious in StrabaneA woman came to his aid and pulled him to safetyBelfast Live · 2 Nov, 10:34
• Teenager knocked unconscious and fell into Halloween night bonfire in StrabaneAn investigation has been launched after a horrendous incident in which a teenage boy was punched and knocked unconscious fell into a bonfire in Strabane on Halloween night.Derry Journal · 2 Nov, 10:26

In this story: Strabane · Co Tyrone · PSNI · Crimestoppers

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