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Fire crew attacked at camp site Fire crew attacked at camp site
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Fire-fighters have been attacked while tackling a fire in Strabane, County Tyrone. Firefighters have been attacked while tackling a fire in Strabane, County Tyrone.
Crews were dealing with a fire at a Travelling community campsite when a chain was swung at a fire-fighter.Crews were dealing with a fire at a Travelling community campsite when a chain was swung at a fire-fighter.
There were no injuries. A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.There were no injuries. A 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
Strabane station officer Barry McDowell said that they had to withdraw from the scene to ensure the safety of the fire-fighters.Strabane station officer Barry McDowell said that they had to withdraw from the scene to ensure the safety of the fire-fighters.
"It has a traumatic effect when crews are trying to help members of the public and are then attacked," he said."It has a traumatic effect when crews are trying to help members of the public and are then attacked," he said.
Police had been in the Greenbrae Park area investigating disturbances and thefts from vehicles on Monday.Police had been in the Greenbrae Park area investigating disturbances and thefts from vehicles on Monday.
When police went to search the campsite there was a fire, the fire service was called and then attacked.When police went to search the campsite there was a fire, the fire service was called and then attacked.
A 27-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of robbery.A 27-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of robbery.