07/07/2023

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.

Today, three men - aged 23, 25 and 36 - appeared in court charged in connection with the claim of responsibility made following the attack and with possessing articles for use in terrorism.

All charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.


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