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Father of two dies days after being assaulted at house 'Easy going family man' dies days after assault at house
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Stephen Holmes was seriously injured but has since died Stephen Holmes was seriously injured in an attack on Monday
A man who was seriously injured in an assault in Strabane, County Tyrone, earlier this week has died. A man who died days after a serious assault in County Tyrone was a family man who was "everybody's friend", his sister has said.
Stephen Holmes, 31, was in a critical condition in hospital following the attack at a house in Beechmount Village in the early hours of Monday but has since died from his injuries. A murder investigation has been launched after Stephen Holmes, 31, was attacked at a house in Beechmount Village, Strabane, in the early hours of Monday.
His sister Zara described him as an "easy going, gentle soul" who was well liked. The father of two had been in a critical condition in hospital following the assault and died from his injuries on Saturday morning.
Police have now launched a murder investigation. His sister Zara said he was an "easy going, gentle soul" who was well liked.
Speaking to BBC News NI, Mr Holmes' sister said the father of two was the "baby of the house and wanted nothing for nothing". Speaking to BBC News NI, Mr Holmes' sister said he was the "baby of the house and wanted nothing for nothing".
"He was everybody's friend and loved his family," she added."He was everybody's friend and loved his family," she added.
There was a police presence at the house in Beechmount Village in Strabane during the week following the assault There has been a police presence at the house in Beechmount Village in Strabane this week
Mr Holmes was initially taken to Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry for his injuries before being transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.Mr Holmes was initially taken to Altnagelvin Hospital in Londonderry for his injuries before being transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast.
Cllr Paul Gallagher said that Mr Holmes died in "very tragic circumstances" and that his death had been "devastating" for the family.Cllr Paul Gallagher said that Mr Holmes died in "very tragic circumstances" and that his death had been "devastating" for the family.
He added the assault had taken place in a newly-built estate, and that neighbours and the surrounding community had been left in shock.He added the assault had taken place in a newly-built estate, and that neighbours and the surrounding community had been left in shock.
Charges being reviewedCharges being reviewed
On Thursday, a 31-year-old man appeared in court on a number of charges related to the assault, including causing grievous bodily harm with intent.On Thursday, a 31-year-old man appeared in court on a number of charges related to the assault, including causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
Dylan McCrossan, of Beechmount Village, appeared via video-link before Strabane Magistrates' Court where he confirmed his identity.Dylan McCrossan, of Beechmount Village, appeared via video-link before Strabane Magistrates' Court where he confirmed his identity.
He also confirmed that he understood the charges against him, including possessing cocaine and the Class C drug Pregabalin.He also confirmed that he understood the charges against him, including possessing cocaine and the Class C drug Pregabalin.
He was remanded into custody.He was remanded into custody.
On Saturday, police said the charges concerning Mr McCrossan will now be reviewed by officers.On Saturday, police said the charges concerning Mr McCrossan will now be reviewed by officers.