Omagh: New IRA ‘primary focus’ in probe after shooting of senior police officer

Police in Northern Ireland have launched an attempted murder investigation after the shooting of an off-duty police officer in Omagh on Wednesday evening (22 February). The senior officer - who remains in critical condition - has been named as Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell, and police said the primary focus of their investigation is on dissident republican group the New IRA. Mr Caldwell was shot multiple times by masked men in front of young people he had been coaching at a youth centre. For more UK news visit Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog:    / theindependent   Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newslet... Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter:   / independent   Follow The Independent on Instagram:   / the.independent   Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscri... Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB