Man hospitalised after Derry gang attack

Police are today questioning a teenager after an attack in Strabane.

Police are today questioning a teenager after an attack in Strabane.

A 20-year-old man was assaulted in the attack and was taken to Antrim Area Hospital with facial injuries.

The victim was set upon by a number of men outside the Masonic Hall on the Derry Road at around 2.45am this morning.

An 18-year-old male has been arrested in connection with the attack and is being questioned at Strabane PSNI station.

Police have appealed for anyone with information to get in touch.

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