A man has been arrested after two people sustained stab wounds during an incident at an Under-16s GAA match in Co Tyrone.
The alleged stabbing took place at a sports ground in the Convent Road area of Cookstown on Thursday night.
Two people were attacked by a male, who was allegedly wielding a knife, during the U-16 Championship semi-final match between Cookstown Fr Rocks and Fintona Pearses.
Read more: PSNI attend scene of alleged stabbing incident at GAA game
In an update late last night, a PSNI spokesperson said: "Officers and colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended and two people had sustained stab wounds.
"One man was taken to hospital and the second received treatment at the scene
"A man, aged in his 40s has been arrested and will be taken to custody for questioning.
"Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have footage that could assist our investigation is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 1960 of 06/07/23."
A spokesperson for The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said: “The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service received a 999 call at 9.03pm following reports of an incident in the Convent Road area of Cookstown on Thursday.
“NIAS despatched an emergency crew to the incident. Following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, the patient was taken to Antrim Area Hospital."
Amateur video footage captured by a spectator shows a man being detained by officers before being taken away for questioning.
In a statement, Cookstown Fr Rocks GAA club said: "Following a very serious incident at Padráig O’ Cuilinn Pairc this evening during an Under 16 Championship match our thoughts are with the individuals impacted by it.
"The committee will now work to ensure that children and young people who witnessed this disturbing and very serious incident have the support and assistance that they require in the coming days.
"The club will be making no further comment on this."
Alliance councillor for Omagh Stephen Donnelly said he was “deeply concerned” by the incident.
“My thoughts are with all the young people and children who were unfortunate enough to witness such a shocking act of violence,” he added.
SDLP Cookstown councillor Kerri Martin said: “There has been a real sense of shock across Cookstown after last night’s disturbing incident.
“Fr Rock’s is at the heart of our community and it’s unbelievable that something like this could happen - especially at an underage match.
“I know the club is providing support and assistance to all of the young people who witnessed the incident.
“My thoughts and prayers go out to the victims and their families at this difficult time and the entire community wish them a speedy recovery.”
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