Omagh: Two police officers injured in 'vicious attack'
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Two police officers have been treated in hospital after they were injured while responding to a disturbance in Omagh, County Tyrone.
It happened on the Tully Road at 21:00 GMT on Saturday.
One officer was struck on the back of the head and another was knocked to the ground. Both were taken to hospital for treatment.
A 37-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assault on police and grievous bodily harm has been released on bail.
Insp Long said: "This was a vicious attack on our officers who work hard every day to keep people safe and protect the communities they serve."
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them.
On Sunday, the Police Federation for Northern Ireland wished both officers a "speedy recovery".