Martin Istenik, 44, of New Brighton Terrace in Omagh, appeared at Enniskillen Magistrates Court on Monday charged with grievous bodily harm with intent. The charge relates to a stabbing incident at his home in the early hours of Sunday, 19 April.

Police received a report around 12.25am of a man stabbed in the lower abdomen in the Kevlin Road area. Officers found Northern Ireland Ambulance Service staff treating two men in the kitchen. One man had a bandage around his torso from stab wounds to his lower back. A large amount of blood covered the kitchen floor, and police seized a knife.

The injured man, Istenik's twin brother, received hospital treatment for a nine centimetre wound to his left lumbar region. A detective told the court the victim remained stable and able to communicate with police, though no statement of complaint had been submitted by Monday morning.

Sergeant Irvine said police attended the Kevlin Road scene where ambulance staff were present, and the injured man went to hospital. The victim alleged his brother stabbed him after they argued while drinking.

District Judge Alana McSorley refused bail, citing the early stage of the case, risk of further offending, and pending police interview with the victim. Defence solicitor Michael Fahy noted the men shared tenancy at the property and the defendant had no criminal record.

Istenik remains in custody and is due to appear at Omagh court on 5 May. Police enquiries continue and request information, including CCTV or doorbell footage, via 101 quoting reference 34 of 19/04/26, online at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport, or anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.