Suspect, 23, is in critical but stable condition in hospital where he awaits being charged
The commissioner of the Metropolitan police has paid tribute to the custody sergeant shot dead at Croydon police station and said the 23-year-old suspect remained in hospital in a critical but stable condition where he awaits being charged.
Cressida Dick, speaking on National Police Memorial Day, said it was “her sad duty” to confirm the death of Matiu (Matt) Ratana, 54, who had spent nearly 30 years working in the force as a uniformed officer in the capital.
