Police responded to an incident at Strabane Magistrates' Court this morning, 16 April, which has left a man injured and requiring hospital treatment. 

At 10.52am, it was reported a man had thrown hot water over another man, causing burn injuries to his face and upper body. Northern Ireland Ambulance Service also responded to the incident, and took the victim to hospital for treatment of his injuries.

Detective Inspector Ballentine said: “The suspect is reported to have run away from the scene, and police efforts are ongoing to identify, locate and apprehend the suspect.  

“We are liaising with Northern Ireland Courts and Tribunals Service regards this incident. In the meantime, as enquiries continue to establish exactly what occurred, I am appealing to anyone with information, or footage which may have captured the suspect leaving the scene, to get in touch with police by calling 101, quoting reference 409 of 16/04/26.”   

Alternatively, a report to police can be made via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or, anonymously, to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org