Two men appeared in court in Dungannon on charges linked to the shooting of the senior police officer in 2023.

Two men have been charged with preparing terrorist acts and perverting the course of justice in connection with the attempted murder of John Caldwell.

Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell was seriously injured after being shot in Co Tyrone in February 2023.

Detective Inspector John Caldwell was shot several times by dissident republicans in Co Tyrone

Chief Constable Jon Boutcher paid tribute to John Caldwell’s ‘tremendous and selfless courage’ as he continues to recover from his injuries

The court heard that Alan Lundy made no reply to the accusations after being questioned for over seven hours.

The senior officer was seriously injured in a shooting in Co Tyrone last year.