Three arrested over police attempted murder have been released

The arrests were in relation to the attempted murder of two police officers in Strabane last November. Credit: Press Eye

Police investigating the attempted murder of two police officers in Strabane released two people unconditionally while another arrested has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

A 25-year-old woman and a 51-year-old man have been released unconditionally.

A 27-year-old woman also arrested has been released pending a report to the Public Prosecution Service.

The arrests were made in relation to an attack on a police vehicle on 17 November in the Mount Carmel Heights area.

A property in Strabane was also searched and a number of items were seized. The investigation continues.


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