Stormont leaders stood shoulder-to-shoulder with PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne at an update today
Stormont leaders have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with PSNI Chief Constable Simon Byrne after the shooting of a senior detective.
They then took part in a joint press conference with Mr Byrne, who hailed the importance of the act of political unity. "My cousin was the first RUC officer to be murdered by the IRA in 1970. Loyalists have also killed police officers. It was never acceptable and it is not acceptable now. He added: "John is a father, husband and colleague, and a valued and active member of his local community."
Assistant Chief Constable Mark McEwan said there were "many other young people, children" waiting to be picked up by their parents when the attack on Mr Caldwell took place."The two gunmen, who were dressed in dark clothing, carried out this cowardly attack and left the scene on foot. At least two other vehicles were struck by their volley of shots.
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