Update: Police question teenager following serious assault in Strabane


A teenager is being questioned by detectives after a woman was attacked in Strabane early this morning.
The 38 year old victim was assaulted with a cordless drill in the Railway Street area at around 2am.
She was taken to hospital with a serious head injury.
Police have detained a 17 year old male who remains in custody for questioning.
PSNI are exploring the possibility of a homophobic motive for the attack and are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed a male carrying a drill in the area around the time of the assault or who may have captured footage on a dash cam ot mobile phone, to come forward.
Diversions remain in place around the scene.

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