A 34-year-old man faces charges after throwing hot water on another man at Strabane Magistrates' Court in County Tyrone. The incident took place shortly before 11am on Thursday, April 16, during a court hearing. It halted proceedings at the courthouse.

The victim sustained burns to his face and upper body. He received hospital treatment.

Police arrested the suspect on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, and possession of an offensive weapon with intent. He remained in custody after the arrest.

Detectives later charged him with attempted grievous bodily harm with intent, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and possession of an offensive weapon with intent to commit an indictable offence.

The man is due to appear at Dungannon Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

Detective Inspector Ballentine appealed for witnesses with information or footage of the suspect leaving the scene. Contact police on 101, quoting reference 409 of 16/04/26. Reports can also go via the PSNI website or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.