A delivery driver has been taken to hospital after being attacked by a masked and armed gang in Co Tyrone.

Detectives are investigating the incident in Carrickmore early this morning.

It was reported that a delivery van was stopped by a number of masked men, one armed with a suspected firearm, at Main Street, between 5am and 5.30am.

The driver of the van, a man aged in his 40s, was dragged from the vehicle and assaulted by the men who also smashed the windows of the van before leaving the area.

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment following the incident.

Police said enquiries are at an early stage and anyone with any information or dash-cam/CCTV footage which could assist with the investigation is asked to contact detectives.