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Man Charged with Assault After Boiling Water Attack

4/18/2026

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  • Corrie Anthony McKenna, 34, appeared in Dungannon Magistrates Court charged with throwing boiling water at Richard McCrossan during a hearing at Strabane Magistrates' Court on Thursday morning.
  • The incident caused burns to McCrossan's face, neck, and shoulders.
  • McKenna faces charges of assault causing actual bodily harm, attempted grievous bodily harm, and possession of an offensive weapon, which he denies.
  • He was denied bail due to the seriousness of the assault, with the next hearing scheduled for May 13.