23/03/2023

Three Arrested Over Attempted Murder Of Police Officers In Strabane

Three people have been arrested in Strabane in connection with the attempted murder of two police officers in the town in November 2022.

Detectives from the Terrorism Investigation Unit arrested two women, aged 25 and 27, and one man, aged 51, under the Terrorism Act. They have been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.

A property in Strabane was also searched and a number of items were seized.

The attempted murder investigation continues, and police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them on 101.

Additionally, information and media can be provided to police through the Major Incident Public Portal link: mipp.police.uk/operation/PSNI22A02-PO1.

Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

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