A man has suffered a serious head injury after being attacked with a metal grate in Co Tyrone.
Police said the serious assault happened shortly before 7pm last night outside a pub on Main Street in Ballygawley.
The man, who is in his 50s, is receiving treatment in hospital.
Police have appealed for information.
Sgt Fletcher from the PSNI said: “The suspect made off in the direction of Ballygawley roundabout before police arrived.
“He is described as a man aged in his 40s, with ginger/brown hair of large build and wearing dark jeans, a light hoody and light trainers”.