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Sgt Matiu Ratana shooting: Inquest to be opened into officer’s death

A coroner will open an inquest into the death of Met Police sergeant Matiu Ratana over “outstanding matters” that were not covered at the criminal trial.

Senior coroner Sarah Ormond-Walshe said she wanted to consider the actions of officers and any “missed opportunities” to prevent Sgt Ratana’s death.

The 54-year-old was shot in the chest and leg at Croydon custody centre, south London, by Louis De Zoysa, 26.

He was found guilty of murder, and was given a whole-life sentence.

De Zoysa, from Banstead in Surrey, had smuggled an antique gun into the building following his arrest in 2020 and also shot himself in the attack, causing brain damage.

Sourcebbc.com
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