DCI Caldwell shooting: 36-year-old man arrested over New IRA claim
A man was arrested in Londonderry this morning following a house search
A 36-year-old man has been arrested over a New IRA claim of responsibility for the shooting of a senior detective in Omagh.
The man was arrested in Londonderry in connection with the claim of responsibility made following the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell on February 22.
The man was arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 following the search of a property in Derry earlier today (Tuesday).
He has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
A number of other arrests have been made previously with all the suspects released following questioning.
Mr Caldwell was shot a number of times at a sports complex in Omagh after coaching a youth football team last month.
A typed message purportedly from the New IRA was posted on a Derry wall and said the group was responsible for Mr Caldwell's attempted murder.
They have described the dissident republican group the New IRA as their main line of inquiry.
Detective Inspector O’Flaherty said: “This activity shows our continued commitment to targeting the activities of the New IRA. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their patience and continued support, and assure them we will continue to listen to and act on any information they provide us.
“Anyone with information can contact police by phoning 101 or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800555111.”
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