A man in his 20s is in a critical but stable condition in hospital after being found injured on the footpat in Cookstown in he early hours of this morning.
A man in his thirties has been arrested and he remains in custody assisting police with their enquiries.
Detectives in Cookstown are appealing for witnesses.
Detective Sergeant McGale said shortly after 2am police received a report of a man who was lying on the footpath, at Chapel Street/Loy Street, with a head injury.
“Police attended the scene, and officers administered advance first aid prior to the arrival of the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service who subsequently transferred the man to hospital.
“The man, aged in his twenties, remains in hospital where his condition is described as critical but stable at this time.
“We have arrested a man, aged in his thirties, as part of our investigation and he remains in custody assisting us with our enquiries.”
Police are on scene this morning carrying out enquiries as they work to establish exactly how the man was injured.
“We are keen to speak to anyone who believes they may have seen the victim prior to when he was discovered injured.
“I would also appeal to anyone who was on Chapel Street prior to, or around the time the report was made to us, or anyone who was driving and may captured what occurred on their dashcam to get in touch with us.
“I would appeal to anyone who has any information, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, to call our detectives on 101, quoting reference number 247 of 24/11/19. It could help us establish exactly what happened to this young man,” added Detective Sergeant McGale.
Alternatively information can also be provided by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.