A 71-year-old man, arrested in connection with the investigation into the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell from the Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Major Investigation Team, on Wednesday 22nd February at the Killyclogher Road area of Omagh, has been released following questioning.
A 47-year-old man arrested in connection with the investigation remains in police custody at this time.
Two men, one aged 33, and one aged 57, who were arrested earlier today, Wednesday 1st March, under the Terrorism Act, and taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning, also remain in police custody at this time.
Detectives are also highlighting a reward of up to £20,000 from Crimestoppers, who are a charity and independent of the police. The reward is offered for information given directly to Crimestoppers that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for John’s attempted murder. Contact the charity anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Information, including photos, CCTV and dash-cam footage, can also be provided to police through the Major Incident Public Portal at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI23S03-PO1