police officer who was shot dead by a handcuffed suspect moved into custody work because he thought it was safer as he approached retirement.
Tributes have poured in for Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matiu Ratana after a 23-year-old gunman opened fire at Croydon Custody Centre in south London in the early hours of Friday.
Now a friend has revealed tragic cop Sgt Ratana, known as Matt to family and friends, thought working in the custody suite was his "safest option" as he neared the end of his lengthy police career.
Investigations are continuing into how the suspect, who had been detained for possession of ammunition and possession of class B drugs, was able to access the weapon.Friend Neil Donohue friend told BBC Breakfast: "He thought it.
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