PSNI detective John Caldwell speaks publicly for first time after surviving murder attempt

PSNI detective John Caldwell has spoken publicly for the first time since surviving a murder attempt by dissident republicans in Co Tyrone in February. The senior detective was greeted with a standing ovation as he was presented with the Special Recognition gong at the Sunday Life Spirit of Northern Ireland Awards on Friday night (30 June). Mr Caldwell thanked his “fantastic family” for their help during his recovery. "I am just sorry that these innocent children, including my own son, were subjected to such a harrowing ordeal," he added. For more visit Independent TV: https://independent.co.uk/tv Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB