A Metropolitan Police officer who was shot dead in a police station in south London this week wanted to marry his partner, it has been reported.
Matiu Ratana, 54, was planning to propose to Sue Bushby, 44, after “six wonderful years”, her mum said. Sergeant Ratana - who was known as Matt to his friends and family - was shot dead at Croydon Custody Centre in the early hours of Friday.
The suspect, a 23-year-old, was handcuffed at the time of the shooting and also shot himself. He now remains in critical condition in hospital, Scotland Yard confirmed.
Sue’s heartbroken mum Penelope said Matt had been by her daughter's side all the time and had been a source of strength for her after she lost her father Roy earlier this year.
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