'We're wrapping our arms around the family.' 🤗 Large crowds attended events in Beragh and Omagh in a public show of support for Det Ch Insp John Caldwell who was shot on Wednesday.
the leaders of Northern Ireland's five main political parties presented a united front with PSNI Chief Constable Simon ByrneMr Byrne said it was a significant show of solidarity that showed the "sheer sense of outrage at this pointless and senseless attack".Police believe the gunmen made off in a small, dark car, which was found burnt out at Racolpa Road, outside Omagh.Gardaí previously said it had intensified patrolling in border counties following the attack.
The decision to lower the threat level was taken by the Security Service after assessing a wide range of information, independently of ministers. In 2019, the dissident republican grouping shot dead journalist Lyra McKee as she watched rioting unfold in Londonderry. Ten individuals are currently awaiting trial on almost 50 terrorism charges as a result of Operation Arbacia.
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