Omagh: Man dies after incident involving machete
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Forensic officers attended the scene on Monday
Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of a man's death in Omagh.
A 53-year-old man died after an incident involving a man armed with a machete.
Police said they received a report at about 23:55 BST on Sunday that two men had been assaulted outside a house in the Slievecoole Park area.
The 53-year-old died a short time later, police said. The other man was treated in hospital for hand injuries.
A 20-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
Police have appealed for information about the incident.
At the scene
Julian Fowler, 91Èȱ¬ News NI south west reporter
A large area of Mullaghmore Drive and Slievecoole Park was cordoned off.
Behind the tape, officers in forensic suits examined a number of scenes.
The investigation appeared to be focused on a number of houses and a white car.
Yellow markers were placed on the ground in several areas.
Shocked residents looked on as the police carried out their inquiries.