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A man has been arrested over a New IRA claim of responsibility for the shooting of a senior detective.
The 36-year-old was held in Derry on Tuesday as part of what police described as an ongoing probe into New IRA activities.
Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell is still critically ill in hospital after being shot several times at a sports complex in Omagh in February.
A typed message purportedly from the New IRA was posted on a Derry wall and said the group was responsible for Mr Caldwell’s attempted murder.
Police have said the New IRA is the main line of inquiry in the investigation.
The suspect was arrested after a Derry property was searched.
He was taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
Search and arrest made in Derry/Londonderry today as part of ongoing investigations into the activities of the New IRA, and in connection with the claim of responsibility made following the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell on 22 February, 2023. pic.twitter.com/kkUgMHcRTG
— Police Service NI (@PoliceServiceNI) March 21, 2023
The arrest “shows our commitment to targeting the activities of the New IRA”, a PSNI spokesman said.
“I would like to take this opportunity to thank the community for their patience and continued support, and assure them we will continue to listen to and act on any information they provide us,” he said.
“Anyone with information can contact police by phoning 101 or by contacting Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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