Two men stabbed in Omagh after van forced into car park by armed attackers
Two men have been taken to hospital with serious injuries following a violent attack involving three armed assailants in Omagh during the early hours of Thursday morning.
The Police Service of Northern Ireland is investigating the incident, which occurred at the site of the former health centre on Old Mountfield Road at approximately 1.30am on 22 October.
The victims, aged 31 and 27, were travelling in a van when another vehicle allegedly forced them into a car park.
Three armed men attack van occupants
According to detectives, the van was forced into the car park by a blue or grey five-door saloon car.
Three men subsequently emerged from the car carrying weapons, including a knife, billhook and machete.
The attackers targeted the occupants of the van, stabbing two men.
Another man and two women were also inside the vehicle at the time.
Police have confirmed that the two injured men are receiving hospital treatment.
Their injuries have been described as serious but not life-threatening.
Police investigate possible link to earlier incident
Detectives are also examining a possible connection between the stabbing and an altercation at a petrol station in the Campsie area shortly beforehand.
Police believe the earlier incident involved the same two male victims.
During that altercation, one of the men was struck by a silver Vauxhall Insignia.
The attack at the former health centre occurred a short time later.
Investigators have not established whether the incidents are connected, and enquiries remain ongoing.
Witnesses and footage sought
Detectives are appealing for information from anyone who witnessed either incident or noticed suspicious activity in the surrounding areas.
Police are particularly interested in CCTV, doorbell camera recordings, dashcam footage or other recordings that could assist their investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 68 of 22 October 2026.
Information can also be submitted through the PSNI’s online witness appeal service.
Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police enquiries are continuing.
External link: PSNI online witness appeals
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