Two men arrested in connection with shooting of PSNI officer released unconditionally

Two men arrested in connection with the shooting of a PSNI officer in North Belfast have been released unconditionally.

Two men arrested in connection with shooting of PSNI officer released unconditionally
Tue, 24 Jan, 2017 - 20:14

Two men arrested in connection with the shooting of a PSNI officer in North Belfast have been released unconditionally.

A community police officer suffered at least two bullet wounds to his right arm and required surgery.

Detectives believe the attack was carried out by dissident republicans.

A third man, a 30 year old, arrested on Monday evening, remains in police custody.

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