DCI John Caldwell shooting: arrests in Belfast, Coalisland and Newtownabbey

Police investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in February have today (Tuesday) arrested three men under the Terrorism Act.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Jul 2023, 08:40 BST
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The men, aged 45, 47 and 58, were arrested in Newtownabbey, Coalisland and Belfast respectively.

All three have been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning and remain in custody at this time.

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Det Chief Insp Caldwell was shot outside a sports facility in Omagh on February 22.

To date, there have been 31 arrests – including individuals who have been detained more than once – as part of the investigation.