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Man arrested over 'claim of responsibility' in John Caldwell shooting

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Detectives investigating the attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell have made an arrest in connection with 'claim of responsibility' after the attack.

A 23-year-old man was arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000 following a search of a property in Derry.

DCI Caldwell was shot a number of times as he loaded footballs into the boot of his car at a sports complex on the Killyclogher Road in Omagh on February 22.

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A spokesperson for the PSNI said: "Detectives investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell on 22 February 2023 have arrested a 23-year-old man in connection with the claim of responsibility made following the attack.

"The man was arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000. He was arrested this morning, Saturday 18 March, following the search of a property in Derry/Londonderry.

"He has been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning."

Police have made eleven arrests in the attempted murder investigation so far.

The 25-year-old arrested on March 11 in connection to the 'claim of responsibility' has been released following questioning.

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.

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