04/07/2023
Three Arrested In Connection With Attempted Murder Of DCI Caldwell
Three men have been arrested under the terrorism act by police investigating the attempted murder of DCI John Caldwell in February.
The men, aged 45, 47 and 58 were arrested in Newtownabbey, Coalisland and Belfast on Tuesday morning, 04 July.
All three suspects have been remanded in custody.
A total of 31 arrests have been made during the investigation.
DCI Caldwell, aged 48, was shot a number of times in front of his son on 22 February.
The men, aged 45, 47 and 58 were arrested in Newtownabbey, Coalisland and Belfast on Tuesday morning, 04 July.
All three suspects have been remanded in custody.
A total of 31 arrests have been made during the investigation.
DCI Caldwell, aged 48, was shot a number of times in front of his son on 22 February.
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