20/03/2023

23-Year-Old Arrested In Connection With DCI Caldwell Investigation

A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with claiming responsibility for the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell on 22 February 2023.

The man was arrested under Section 41 of the Terrorism Act 2000.  He was arrested on the morning of Saturday 18 March, following the search of a property in L'Derry.

He remains in custody at Musgrave Serious Crime Suite, where he is being questioned by detectives.

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