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Sheena McStravick

Omagh shooting latest as PSNI release statement following attack on officer

PSNI Omagh

The PSNI has released a statement following the shooting of an off-duty police officer in Omagh, Co Tyrone.

Belfast Live understands the officer was shot multiple times in the attack on Wednesday night, February 22.

A PSNI spokesperson confirmed police are currently at the scene of the shooting in the Killyclogher Road area of Omagh.

Read more: Live: PSNI officer seriously injured in shooting incident

In a statement, they said: “One man, a serving police officer, has been taken to hospital for treatment after being injured in a shooting incident at a sports complex just before 8pm this evening,” they said.

“More details will be issued when available.”

For the latest updates on this developing story, you can follow our dedicated live blog HERE.

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