Northern Ireland

Police appeal after man found seriously injured on Co Tyrone road

Police have appealed for information
Police have appealed for information Police have appealed for information

POLICE are appealing for information after a man was found seriously injured at the side of a road in Co Tyrone.

The 46-year-old was found on the Tummery Road yesterday at around 1.40am.

He has been taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that are understood to be serious, but not life-threatening.

Police are investigating a possible hit-an-run as one line of enquiry.

A PSNI spokesman said: "At this stage, it is not clear how the man sustained his injuries.

"However, one line of enquiry is the possibility that he was struck by a vehicle that did not remain at the scene.

"I am appealing for witnesses, or anyone with information, to please get in touch with police in Omagh by calling 101."