26/05/2023

Eleven Arrests Made In DCI Caldwell Investigation

Nine men and two women have been arrested by detectives investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell.

DCI Caldwell was shot a number of times by masked gunmen as he packed his car following a teenagers football training session at Omagh Youthsport.

Detectives from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team conducted a significant search and arrest operation early this morning, Friday 26 May.

Eleven people - nine men and two women - aged between 21 and 72 years old were arrested under the Terrorism Act in Omagh and Coalisland.

They have been taken to the Serious Crime Suite in Musgrave where they are currently being questioned by detectives.


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