04/07/2023

Three Arrested In Connection With Attempted Murder Of DCI Caldwell

Three men have been arrested under the terrorism act by police investigating the attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell in February.

The men, aged 45, 47 and 58 were arrested in Newtownabbey, Coalisland and Belfast on Tuesday morning, 04 July.

All three suspects have been remanded in custody.

A total of 31 arrests have been made during the investigation.

DCI Caldwell, aged 48, was shot a number of times in front of his son on 22 February.

Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.

06 July 2023
Three Men Arrested In DCI Caldwell Investigation
Three men have been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of police officer John Caldwell. Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot a number of times by masked men at a sports centre in Omagh in February.
24 February 2023
DCI Caldwell Investigation: Fourth Man Arrested
Detectives investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell have made a fourth arrest. DCI Caldwell, from the PSNI's Major Investigation Team, was shot four times at a sports complex in Omagh on the evening of Wednesday 22 February. He remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.
16 March 2023
Woman Arrested In DCI Caldwell Attempted Murder Investigation
A 34-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell on 22nd February in the Killyclogher Road area of Omagh.
07 July 2023
Three Men Charged In DCI Caldwell Case
Three men have appeared before L'Derry Magistrates Court, charged in connection with the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell. DCI Caldwell was shot a number of times at a sports centre in Omagh in February.
13 March 2023
25-Year-Old Questioned Over Attempted Murder Of DCI Caldwell
A 25-year-old man arrested in connection with a "claim of responsibility" over the attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell on 22nd February 2023 has been released following questioning. The man was arrested on Saturday 11 March under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 following a search of a property in the Londonderry area.