Police appeal after knives brandished during fight in NI town
Police have appealed for witnesses after weapons, including knives, were brandished during a fight in Co Tyrone.
The incident in the Irish Street/Shambles Lane area of Dungannon was reported to police on Thursday afternoon.
Sergeant Fletcher said: "At around 4:45pm, it was reported that a number of males were fighting and that weapons including knives were produced.
"At this time there have been no reports of any serious injuries.
"Enquiries are on-going and I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed this or anyone who may have information including dash-cam, CCTV or any other footage to contact us on 101 quoting reference 1190 14/08/25.
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'Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.'
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