Crime & Law

Police release man held over New IRA claim on John Caldwell shooting

Detective remains critically ill in hospital after being shot several times at a sports complex in Omagh

Forensic investigators at the scene in Omagh where Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot on in February. Pic Colm Lenaghan/ Pacemaker
Forensic investigators at the scene in Omagh where Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot on in February. Pic Colm Lenaghan/ Pacemaker
Sun Mar 19 2023 - 16:30

A man arrested in connection with a claim of responsibility by the New IRA for the shooting of senior PSNI detective John Caldwell has been released.

The man had been detained in Derry on Saturday.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “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. The investigation continues.”

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A typed message was posted on a wall in Derry last month, purportedly from the New IRA, claiming responsibility for Mr Caldwell’s attempted murder.

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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. - PA