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Cillian Sherlock, PA

42-year-old man released on bail after alleged stabbing at GAA match

A 42-year-old man arrested after a referee and an umpire were injured during a stabbing at a GAA match in Co Tyrone has been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries.

The umpire required hospital treatment following the attack at Paddy Cullen Park in Cookstown on Thursday evening.

It is understood the referee had just finished officiating a game between Cookstown Father Rocks under-16s and Fintona Pearses under-16s when he was approached by a man, prompting the umpire to intervene.

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