One of the men accused of attempting to murder Detective Chief Inspector John Caldwell has been granted compassionate bail in order to spend time with his newborn baby.
Robert McLean (29) of Deveney Park, Omagh is remanded in custody in respect of the attack.
Seven men are accused with the attempted murder of DCI Caldwell, who was shot on February 22 as he finished coaching a youth football team at the Omagh Youth Sport Centre.
The attack was claimed by the New IRA and allegedly involved organised criminals.
Opposing the compassionate bail application at Dungannon Magistrates Court, the prosecution contended evidence linking McLean to the crime, includes Indicative Cartridge Discharge Residue found on the passenger seat of a white transit van, matching particles recovered from the victim.
The prosecution emphasised that there was no dispute about the connection between McLean and the charges, suggesting that he may have been involved in the “mop-up operation” following the attack.
McLean refused to answer any questions during interviews after his arrest.
Both weapons used in the attack are still unaccounted for.
A defence barrister argued for a short compassionate release due to the recent birth of his child but an issue arose as this would have involved McClean traveling to Omagh which was ruled out under the circumstances as many witnesses reside there, as does the victim’s family.
Deputy District Judge Sean O'Hare acknowledged the significance of the birth of a child in anyone's life but stressed no visits could take place in Omagh and suggested the mother and child could go to a more favourable location.
Following an adjournment, an alternative address was put forward although police remained opposed.
Judge O’Hare felt with stringent conditions McClean could be released for a short time on October 13.
These include a £1000 cash surety and he must present himself to the PSNI at the door of the property and facilitate inspection at any time during release.
He is not to have or use any communication device, his passport must be surrendered and there is to be no contact with the victim, co-accused or witnesses.
Travel is to be in a specified vehicle driven by a named individual with the route taken approved by police and not deviated from.
Finally, McClean must return to Maghaberry Prison by 6pm.
The case itself is due for mention again at Omagh Magistrates Court later this month.