Teenager fell into Strabane bonfire after reported assault
Police say a woman pulled the teenager to safety and are appealing for witnesses and video.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a teenager reportedly fell into a bonfire following an assault in Strabane.
PSNI says a report received shortly after 10.35pm on Saturday 31 October concerned the Bradley Way area. The teenager was reportedly punched, knocked unconscious and fell into the fire.
A woman pulled him to safety. He was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment, according to police.
The appeal was published on Monday 2 November. Investigators are asking anyone who was filming near the bonfire at the time to check their recordings for evidence of what happened.
Witnesses can contact police on 101 or use the PSNI online witness appeal form, quoting reference 1932 of 31/10/26.
Source publication: 2026-11-02T00:00:00.000Z
PSNI — Strabane assault witness appeal, 2 November ↗Based on PSNI's published appeal. The teenager is not identified; no arrest or charge is reported in the source.