Second suspect released over North Belfast murder bid

Two of the men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the shooting of a police officer in North Belfast on Sunday have been released. 

A 36 year old was detained just hours after high velocity shots were fired at a Garage Forecourt on the Crumlin Road and was detained earlier.

Two men, aged 39 and 30 were detained in West Belfast on Monday. 

The 30 year old man remains in custody whilst the other suspects have been released unconditionally. 

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

The PSNI has blasted it as a 'wreckless' terror attack with dissident republicans most likely to blame.

Madden and Finucane Solicitors issued a statement on behalf of the 36 year old man who was arrested on Sunday evening. 

It claimed the man "was detained for nearly 48 hours without a shred of evidence being put to him in what appears to be an example of cynical policing.

"Indeed very few questions were asked of (Our client) throughout his detention.

" (Our Client) is considering his legal options available for scrutinising the lawfulness of his arrest and subsequent detention.

The media release also claimed the man had been named in the public domain placing his personal security and job at risk.