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, BBC 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.