Teen charged with grievous bodily harm after Strabane Halloween bonfire assault

A 16‑year‑old has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent following a “reckless and dangerous” assault on a teenage boy at a Halloween bonfire in Strabane.

Detectives received a report at about 10.35 pm on Saturday, 31 October, that the victim, who was attending a bonfire in the Bradley Way area, was punched, knocked unconscious and fell into the fire. A woman rescued him and he was taken to hospital for treatment.

The PSNI confirmed the charge and said the teenager will appear before Omagh Youth Court on Monday, 23 November. As usual, the Public Prosecution Service will review the charges.

Investigation

An investigating detective described the incident as a reckless act, prompting the swift arrest and charging of the suspect.

Source: Donegal Daily. Photo: Bastian Riccardi / Pexels.