THE PSNI has released footage of the getaway car used by the New IRA in the attempted murder of senior police officer John Caldwell.
Images of the blue Ford Fiesta driving away from a sports complex near Omagh, Co Tyrone, were released.
Mr Caldwell, a detective chief inspector, remains in a critical condition after being shot at the Youth Sport Omagh complex at Killyclogher Road last Wednesday.
Police said on Monday that a £20,000 award had been offered for information.
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak described the senior detective as a "man of extraordinary courage".
At a press conference with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen on Monday, he said their thoughts were with the Caldwell family after the "abhorrent" shooting.
He added: "President Von der Leyen and I stand united with the people and leaders of all communities across Northern Ireland.
"Those trying to drag us back to the past will never succeed."
On Sunday an unverified claim of responsibility was posted on a all in Derry for the attack by the New IRA.
The area where the typed message appeared on Sunday was cordoned off by police on Monday.
The PSNI had previously said their "primary line of enquiry" in relation to the gun attack was the New IRA.
Around ten rounds were fired at Mr Caldwell by two gunmen as he packed footballs into his car after youth soccer training session, police confirmed on Monday.
Two rounds also struck other vehicles at the scene.
It has been reported that the PSNI detective was struck four times as his young son looked on.
Members of the public, including a doctor, rushed to his aid after the attack.
The Irish News revealed on Sunday that both spent and live rounds were dropped at the scene and that two weapons, a revolver and 9mm handgun, were used in the attack.
Police have confirmed that the car used in the murder bid was bought in Ballyclare, Co Antrim, on February 8 and was later observed driving along the M2 motorway to Belfast.
It was next noted leaving Belfast on February 21 while travelling along the M1 Motorway towards Coalisland and Omagh a day before Mr Caldwell was shot.
Police say the car was fitted with false number plates.
Footage of the vehicle leaving the Youth Sport Omagh complex after Mr Caldwell was shot has also been released.
The 14-second clip shows the car entering the Killyclogher Road before making its way to Racolpa Road where it was abandoned and torched.
A still pictured of the car has also been released.
Police say that to date 12 searches have been carried out in Omagh and the surrounding area.
Six men, aged between 22 and 71, have been arrested in the Coalisland, Stewartstown and Omagh areas of Co Tyrone.
Detention extensions have granted in relation to five until 10pm on Tuesday.
Detective Chief Superintendent Eamonn Corrigan said the attack on his colleague was "reckless".
“At this time we believe at least 10 shots were fired by the gunmen in front of terrified children and parents," he said.
"That shows the completely reckless nature of this attack and the callous disregard the gunmen had for children and adults who were present at the time of the shooting.
“The gunmen fired from close range in the busy sports training area, which could have quite easily seriously injured or killed anyone close by."
Mr Corrigan said the attack on his colleague was "carefully planned and planned in advance".
He added that he believed "a number of people were involved in the plan to attack and kill John".
Mr Corrigan warned that a repeat attack by republicans is "likely" and that officers are being advised about their security.
"The PSNI is working closely with our officers to ensure their welfare and well-being," he said.
"We are also making officers....more aware of their personal security.
"The fact is the threat level at the moment is severe, an attack is likely.
"We have seen that this week, we are all aware of the nature of this job and the threats that come with it."
Meanwhile, Police Federation chair Liam Kelly described the attack on Mr Caldwell as barbaric.
He said it was "heartening" to witness recent support for Mr Caldwell, his family and "for the work that police officers do on behalf of our entire community".
“The public outpouring of support, such as what happened in Omagh at the weekend, is heartening and positive," he said.
"No cause, ideology or campaign justifies any callous acts of brutality."
Both UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen offered their thoughts and well wishes to Mr Caldwell and his family on Monday as they unveiled their breakthrough protocol deal.
