Attempted murder of PSNI officer 'vicious and grotesque'

Drew Harris shocked by Omagh shooting of 'dedicated police officer' as gardaí support PSNI with border controls and inquiries

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot several times in front of his son and other children by two gunmen after a football training session and remains in a critical condition. Picture: Alan Lewis/PhotopressBelfast

Garda Commissioner Drew Harris has described the attempted murder of an off-duty police officer at a sports facility in Omagh as “vicious and grotesque”.

He was speaking before the Policing Authority yesterday afternoon following the shooting of Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell on Wednesday.