Police are now probing an incident from Halloween night where a teenage boy was left hospitalised by an alleged attack at a bonfire.

The PSNI is asking that any witnesses of the incident in Tyrone come forward, stressing that the young boy had been punched before falling into the blaze.

Police have explained that as a result of being hit, ‘it is reported he was knocked unconscious and fell into the bonfire’. 

It is understood that the teenager was rescued from the blaze by a woman who pulled him to safety.

After authorities were called, he was taken to hospital. The PSNI has since launched a probe into the incident and is appealing for any witnesses to come forward. 

In a statement, they said: ‘Detectives investigating an incident in Strabane at the weekend, in which a male teenager was assaulted, are appealing for witnesses and information. 

‘Police received a report just after 10.35 pm on Saturday night, 31st October, that the victim was in attendance at a bonfire in the Bradley Way area of the town and was punched.  

As a result of this, it’s reported he was knocked unconscious and fell into the bonfire. A woman came to his aid and pulled him to safety. The victim was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.’ 

Police have since condemned the brutal attack while also thanking the woman for helping the teenager to safety. 

Detective Sergeant Moyne said: ‘This was a reckless and dangerous act, an assault which has left the victim with injuries. We commend the woman who bravely helped the victim.

 ‘As we continue with enquiries, I am appealing to anyone who witnessed what occurred to contact us. We would also ask anyone who was filming at the bonfire, at around this time, to check their footage as it may have captured what happened.’