The alleged incident occurred at an Under-16 game in Tyrone.
It is understood that the police have had to attend an alleged stabbing incident at an underage Gaelic football match in county Tyrone.
The alleged stabbing took place in Cookstown during the under-16 championship semi-final between Father Rocks and Fintona.
“Officers and colleagues from Northern Ireland Ambulance Service attended and two people sustained stab wounds during the incident,” said a PSNI spokesperson.
“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.
— Cookstown Fr. Rock's (@FrRocksGFC) July 6, 2023
“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.”
Cookstown Father Rocks have released the following statement:
“Following a very serious incident at Padraig O’ Cuillinn Pairc this evening during a u16 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.”
This is a developing story and more information will follow…
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