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Irish Daily Mirror
5 minutes ago
- Irish Daily Mirror
Two men charged with attempted murder of senior police officer John Caldwell
Two men have been charged in connection with the attempted murder of a senior police officer in Co Tyrone. Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was seriously injured after being shot several times at a sporting complex in Omagh on February 22, 2023, where he had been coaching a youth football team. The senior police officer was putting footballs in a car when he was attacked in front of his young son and other children, who were seen running for cover. On Monday, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said two men had been arrested in connection with the attack. They said a 45-year-old was arrested in the Stewartstown area, and a 25-year-old man was arrested in west Belfast earlier on Monday. They were detained under the Terrorism Act. Police have confirmed that the two men have been charged with Preparation of Terrorist Acts and Perverting the Course of Justice. PSNI DCI John Caldwell wins the Special Recognition Award presented by Terry Robb, Head of Personal Banking at Ulster Bank (right) at the Sunday Life Spirit of Northern Ireland awards, at the Culloden Resort and Spa in Cultra, Holywood, near Belfast (Image: Kevin Scott/Sunday Life/PA Wire) A PSNI spokesperson said: "Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland's Serious Crime Branch, investigating the attempted murder of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell in Omagh in February 2023, have charged two men to court. "The charges follow their arrests and subsequent detention under the Terrorism Act on Monday, 11th August. "A 45-year-old man, arrested in the Stewartstown area and a man aged 25, arrested in west Belfast, have both been charged with the Preparation of Terrorist Acts and Perverting the Course of Justice. "They are due to appear at Dungannon Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning, Wednesday, 13th August. As is usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service" Several people have already been arrested and charged in relation to the shooting, which police linked to dissident republicans. Mr Caldwell retired from the PSNI last December on medical grounds. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news from the Irish Mirror direct to your inbox: Sign up here. The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week
Irish Times
35 minutes ago
- Irish Times
Two men charged with attempted murder of Northern Ireland detective John Caldwell
Two men have been charged with the attempted murder of Police Service of Northern Ireland Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell. DCI Caldwell (48) was shot nine times in front of his son while putting footballs into the back of a car following a training session at a youth sports complex in Omagh, Co Tyrone in 2023. He suffered life-changing injuries and subsequently took early retirement on medical grounds. He was known for his role investigating major cases such as the murder of fellow police officer Ronan Kerr and the fatal shooting of journalist Lyra McKee. READ MORE This week's charges follow the arrests of the two men and subsequent detention under the Terrorism Act on Monday. One of the men is 45 and was arrested in the Stewartstown area. The other man, a 25-year-old, was arrested in West Belfast. . They are due to appear at Dungannon Magistrates' Court on Wednesday morning. As is usual procedure, the charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service.
BreakingNews.ie
36 minutes ago
- BreakingNews.ie
Two men charged in connection with attempted murder of PSNI detective John Caldwell
Two men are to appear in court charged with preparing terrorist acts and perverting the course of justice in connection with the attempted murder of a senior PSNI officer. Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was seriously injured after being shot several times at a leisure centre in Omagh, Co Tyrone, in February 2023. Advertisement The attack happened while he was off duty and with his young son, packing up after coaching a youth football team. The PSNI said on Tuesday that detectives from the Serious Crime Branch had charged the two men following their arrests and subsequent detention under the Terrorism Act on Monday. A 45-year-old man, arrested in the Stewartstown area and a man aged 25, arrested in west Belfast, have both been charged with the preparation of terrorist acts and perverting the course of justice. They are due to appear at Dungannon Magistrates' Court on Wednesday morning. Advertisement As is the usual procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. Several people have already been arrested and charged in relation to the shooting. Mr Caldwell retired from the PSNI last December on medical grounds.
RTÉ News
an hour ago
- RTÉ News
Breaking Two men charged in connection with shooting of senior PSNI detective
Two men have been charged in connection with the attempted murder of a senior detective in Northern Ireland two-and-a-half years ago. PSNI Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot multiple times at a sports complex in Omagh, Co Tyrone, in February 2023. The charges follow their arrests and subsequent detention under the Terrorism Act yesterday. A 45-year-old man, arrested in the Stewartstown area and a man aged 25, arrested in west Belfast, have both been charged with the Preparation of Terrorist Acts and Perverting the Course of Justice. They are due to appear at Dungannon Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning.
ITV News
4 hours ago
- Politics
- ITV News
Name of boy who died in tragic incident in Londonderry placed on a Republican bonfire
The name of a 15-year-old boy who died in a drowning tragedy has been placed on a Republican bonfire in Londonderry's Creggan Estate. Kyle Bonnes lost his life in 2010 after getting into difficulties in a river in the Waterside area of the city. Former PSNI Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, who was shot in a dissident republican attack, is among a number of other names also on the bonfire. Kyle Bonnes sister said it's not the first time Kyle's name has been put on a Republican it's, "deeply upsetting and traumatizing." Police said they "are aware of material, which includes drawings of crosshairs and names of people, placed on the bonfire in Creggan and of images circulating on social media in relation to this. "Enquiries are ongoing and all offences will be investigated accordingly." DUP MLA Gary Middleton said: " When you place the name of a younger child who had died or drowned onto the bonfire, you know, that is deeply sickening."The names of PSNI officers and politicians, that is wrong."We do see these issues arise time and time again, but I think this is clearly a race to the bottom and one which people right across our communities will be disgusted with."It's designed to cause maximum damage, and that's what it will do, and I just urge people to reflect on that and to remove it from the bonfire."The bonfire builders also planned to burn the name of John Caldwell, the former detective Inspector was shot in front of his son near survived the new IRA murder bid but continues to live with around the clock the name of a serving PSNI officer also appear in between two drawings of crosshairs, with symbolic threats described by the Police Federation, as "reprehensible, abhorrent and disgusting."Sinn Fein assembly member Pádraig Delargy, who has spoken out against bonfires in the city, is also on this today Finance Minister John O'Down said: "Pádraig Delargy is a young Republican who's given leadership to his community in relation to bonfires."And he's standing up against those who choose to bring such those materials and bonfires into their society and the harm they caused to society." This controversial bonfire in Creggan is expected to be lit sometime on Friday night. Area Commander of Derry City & Strabane, Chief Superintendent Gillian Kearney said: "The display of names with crosshairs is an attempt to intimidate, which is unacceptable.'While we are not the lead agency, we remain committed to working with our partners, including local councils and other public and statutory bodies, as well as community representatives, to address issues linked to bonfires." Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know.
