Tyrone GAA investigating stabbing at under-16 GAA match

Tyrone GAA is to investigate the circumstances of a serious incident at an under-16 GAA match during which two men were stabbed.

A man in his 40s was arrested and taken into custody for questioning after PSNI officers attended the scene at the sports ground on Convent Road in Cookstown, Co Tyrone.

One man was taken to hospital and a second man received treatment at the scene.

In a statement today, Tyrone GAA said that as the organising body, it was treating the incident "most seriously" and would conduct its own investigation into the circumstances.

"We will be offering our support to those affected. We can make no further comment at this time," the statement added.

The PSNI has appealed to any witnesses or anyone with footage of what happened to contact them.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service confirmed it received a 999 call at 9.03pm yesterday evening.

An emergency crew was sent to the scene and NIAS said that following assessment and initial treatment at the scene, a patient was taken to Antrim Area Hospital.

Cookstown Fr Rocks Under-16s boys team were playing Fintona Pearses in a championship semi-final at Paddy Cullen Park in Cookstown.

Cookstown GFC said it is now supporting children and young people "who witnessed this disturbing and very serious incident".

It said that a committee will work to ensure the children have the support and assistance they require in the coming days.

Cookstown GFC said that its thoughts are with the individuals impacted by the incident.

In a statement, Fintona Pearse said that the club is aware of a serious incident that occurred at an underage football match which the PSNI are investigating.

"Our thoughts are with those impacted and all focus is on the welfare of the children and young people