DCI Caldwell shooting: 23-year-old held over new IRA claim released
He was arrested in connection with the claim of responsibility made following the attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell
Last updated 19th Mar 2023
A 23-year-old man arrested in connection with the claim of responsibility made following the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell has been released following questioning.
Police have said the investigation continues.
It comes after a typed message was posted on a wall in the city purportedly from the New IRA and claiming responsibility for Mr Caldwell's attempted murder.
Police have said the New IRA is the main line of inquiry in the investigation.
The detective remains critically ill in hospital after being shot several times at a sports complex in Omagh last month.
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