# Omagh
Last week
17th September 2023 - 23rd September 2023
Northern Ireland police appeal for witnesses to midnight assault in Omagh area
The victim sustained facial injuries and was treated in hospital.
Last month
August 2023
Omagh bomb questions can ‘only be fully answered with tandem public inquiries’
A lawyer representing some of the bereaved families has called on the Irish government to indicate it will hold an inquiry into the 1998 atrocity.
President Higgins offers sympathies to loved ones of 1998 Omagh bombing victims
Today marks 25 years since a dissident republican bomb exploded in the Co Tyrone town on 15 August 1998, killing 29 people.
This year
2023
Three men charged over claim of responsibility for attempted murder of PSNI Chief John Caldwell
DCI Caldwell was shot multiple times on an evening in February at a sports complex on the Killyclogher Road in Omagh.
Former senior judge appointed as chair of Omagh Bombing Inquiry
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris today announced the appointment of Alan Turnbull.
11 arrested in relation to attempted murder of PSNI Detective John Caldwell
The people arrested are aged between 21 and 72, and include nine men and two women.
Two men arrested in Co Tyrone over attempted murder of PSNI detective John Caldwell
The two, aged 28 and 70, have been taken to Musgrave Serious Crime Suite for questioning.
Suspicious object investigated by PSNI found to be 'elaborate hoax'
Two men who were arrested on Sunday have been released following questioning.
People of Omagh being 'retraumatised' by 'campaign to disrupt the peace', says local MLA
A suspicious object was found in the area yesterday, forcing homes to be evacuated.
Funeral takes place for man found liable for Omagh bombing
Mourners gathered in Co Armagh for the funeral of Colm Murphy, who was found liable in a civil trial for the 1998 atrocity.
PSNI detective John Caldwell discharged from hospital after Omagh shooting
The PSNI confirmed that Caldwell was discharged from hospital to continue his recovery.
Man arrested in Belfast as part of investigation of John Caldwell shooting
The man is the 16th person to be detained as part of the investigation into the shooting of the PSNI detective in Omagh in February.
Two men arrested over attempted murder of PSNI officer in Omagh
One of the men arrested yesterday has since been released following questioning.
Man (36) arrested in connection with attempted murder of PSNI Detective released
Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot several times last month in Omagh.
PSNI release man held over New IRA claim for John Caldwell shooting
Detective Chief Inspector Caldwell was shot several times last month in Omagh.
Brilliant Omagh side fire 6-16 to claim All-Ireland football glory in Croke Park
Sligo’s Summerhill College managed to pull back three goals in the closing quarter.
Woman arrested in connection with attempted murder of PSNI Detective released on bail
DCI John Caldwell was attacked in Omagh, Co. Tyrone last month.
PSNI arrest man in connection with John Caldwell shooting link and hoax bomb at stadium
Several days after the attempted murder of DCI Calwdell, a typed message appeared on a wall in Derry, purportedly from the New IRA.
PSNI say second car was used in attempted murder of Detective John Caldwell
The PSNI appealed for information about a Blue Ford Fiesta with the registration number RLZ 9805.
Dissident republican group threat against families of PSNI members labelled as ‘despicable'
The PSNI said the threat from Arm na Poblachta is being taken seriously.
PSNI given more time to question two people arrested over Det John Caldwell shooting
Caldwell was attacked on Wednesday, 22 February, shortly after 8pm at a coaching session for a youth football team.
PSNI restates focus on New IRA in Omagh shooting investigation after reports of loyalist arrests
An Assistant Chief Constable said people should not get “confused” with titles such as loyalism.
PSNI seek new information one week after shooting of Det John Caldwell as two more men arrested
A 33-year-old man was arrested in Omagh and a 57-year-old man in Belfast today.
Message on Derry wall a potential ‘New IRA claim of responsibility’ for detective’s shooting
Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell has been fighting for his life in hospital since the attack in Omagh.
Sixth man, aged 71, arrested over PSNI officer shooting in Omagh
The PSNI has already arrested five men from age 22 to 47 in connection with the attempted murder
'No going back': Crowds gather in Omagh to demand end to paramilitary violence
Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was shot at a sports centre in front of his young son this week.
New IRA 'primary line of enquiry' into attempted murder of PSNI detective John Caldwell
A fifth man has been arrested by police investigating the attempted murder this evening.
Local MLA: 'There's a black cloud over Omagh today - one we'd hoped had gone forever'
The SDLP’s Daniel McCrossan says the people of Omagh are shocked that such violence has once again visited them.
Three men arrested in connection with the attempted murder of off-duty PSNI detective
The officer was attacked shortly after 8pm at a sports complex on the Killyclogher Road in Omagh.
Northern Ireland leaders come together in rare show of unity to condemn Omagh shooting
The officer was shot last night at a football coaching session in Omagh.
DCI John Caldwell: The senior PSNI officer who led several high-profile murder investigations
The detective was shot in Omagh, Co Tyrone last night and remains in a critical condition.
Timeline: The long campaign for justice for families of the 1998 Omagh bomb victims
Today, NI Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said he intends to establish an independent statutory inquiry into the bombing.
UK Government to establish public inquiry into the Omagh bombing
The dissident republican bomb exploded in the Co Tyrone town on 15 August, 1998 killing 29 people, including a woman pregnant with twins.
Northern Ireland Secretary Chris Heaton-Harris said the inquiry will focus on whether the bombing could have been prevented.
Michael Gallagher, whose son Aiden died in the bombing, has welcomed the inquiry as "exactly what we wanted".
Justice Minister Simon Harris said the Government would discuss what action it should take in response to the inquiry.
Last year
2022
Dublin man in court over altercation at National Party political conference
The man was charged with possessing a hammer and faces further charges of attempted grievous bodily harm with intent.
PSNI officers granted additional time to question man in relation to suspected murder in Co Tyrone
The court extension is for an additional 36 hours.
Wallaby found in Tyrone days after escape from nearby farm
Winnie the wallaby had roamed free in the Tyrone countryside for four nights.
Break for the border: Search party launched for on the run Wallaby
The Wallaby was last seen hopping down Gortin Road, Omagh.
All time
PSNI name young men who died in Tyrone road collision
Investigations into the collision on Monday are still ongoing.
Omagh bombing: Failure to act on informer tip-off among reasons for judge directing fresh probe
In July, Mr Justice Horner ruled it was potentially plausible that the attack could have been prevented.
