Police given more time to question two men over detective’s shooting in Omagh

Police officers talk to motorists on Slieveard Park near the sports complex in the Killyclogher Road area of Omagh, Co Tyrone (Liam McBurney/PA)

Detectives have been granted more time to question two men arrested as part of the investigation into the attempted murder of senior detective John Caldwell in Co Tyrone.

A Belfast court has granted an extension to detain a 33-year-old man until 6pm on Sunday March 5, and to detain a 57-year-old man until 10pm on Sunday March 5.