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Man convicted of murder in the shooting of a UK police officer while the suspect was handcuffed

A man has been convicted of murder for shooting a British police officer with an antique handgun while the suspect was handcuffed in a cell nearly three years ago

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Police metal detector wands may be used across country after sergeant’s death

The watchdog said its recommendation to use the search wands in all response vehicles and vehicles used to transport detainees had been accepted.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Gun fanatic faces life term after being found guilty of custody officer’s murder

Louis De Zoysa claimed he did not mean to shoot Sergeant Matt Rattan despite aiming two shots while handcuffed in a holding cell.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

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Matt Ratana death was ‘catalyst’ for new search measures across Met Police

Sgt Ratana, 54, died of a chest wound after being hit by two bullets at Croydon’s Windmill Road custody block in the early hours of September 25 2020.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

High Court judge turned down bid for jurors to visit Matt Ratana murder scene

Louis De Zoysa’s lawyers said jurors should have been taken to see the ‘claustrophobic’ cell block where he shot Sgt Ratana and then himself.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

CCTV and body cam footage charted how custody block killer hid gun from police

Louis De Zoysa shot Sgt Matt Ratana after covertly removing a pre-loaded revolver from a holster while in the rear of a police van.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

‘A giant man with a giant heart’: murdered Croydon police officer Matt Ratana

Ratana’s colleagues say he was passionate about ensuring suspects were kept safe. Why Louis De Zoysa took out a gun and fired it may never be known

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2023

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Police station gunman guilty of murdering Met sergeant Matt Ratana in custody cell

Sgt Matt Ratana died after being shot in the chest by Louis De Zoysa

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Gunman guilty of shooting police sergeant dead while still in handcuffs

Louis De Zoysa convicted of murder by jury after claiming 'diminished responsibility'

Wales Online · Jun 23, 2023

Louis De Zoysa found guilty of murdering Met Police custody sergeant Matt Ratana

Louis De Zoysa, 25, fired the antique pistol four times just as 54-year-old custody sergeant Matt Ratana was preparing to search him in the course of an arrest

Evening Standard · Jun 23, 2023

Man guilty of murdering police custody sergeant in south London

Jury finds Louis De Zoysa shot Matt Ratana in Croydon with revolver he probably hid under armpit

The Guardian - UK · Jun 23, 2023

Croydon police station gunman found guilty of custody sergeant’s murder

Louis De Zoysa faces a mandatory life sentence after jurors rejected his claim of diminished responsibility.

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Man guilty of murdering cop Matt Ratana with hidden antique gun at police station

Sgt Matt Ratana was just weeks from retirement when he was shot by Louis de Zoysa in a custody station in Croydon in September 2020

Daily Mirror · Jun 23, 2023

Jury goes out in trial of gunman accused of murdering police custody sergeant

Louis De Zoysa is claiming diminished responsibility over the shooting of Sgt Matt Ratana in Croydon, south London, in 2020.

The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023

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The Independent UK · Jun 21, 2023

Defence closes its case in Croydon police station shooting murder trial

Louis De Zoysa, 25, denies murdering Sgt Matt Ratana, claiming he suffered an autistic meltdown after being taken into custody.

The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2023

Killer of Met custody sergeant ‘thinking clearly’ before shooting, jury told

A psychiatrist called by the prosecution told Louis De Zoysa’s trial that the 25-year-old demonstrated a clear ability to control his actions.

The Independent UK · Jun 14, 2023

Custody sergeant murder accused tells court he fired gun during ‘panic attack’

Louis De Zoysa denies killing Sergeant Matt Ratana at a custody block in south London in September 2020.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

Custody sergeant murder accused ‘sad’ that officer died, jury hears

Louis De Zoysa is accused of shooting dead Metropolitan Police custody sergeant Matt Ratana.

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Evening Standard · Jun 13, 2023

Sgt Matt Ratana murder: Alleged killer tells special court session he is ‘sad’ at fatal shooting

The man accused of fatally shooting Metropolitan Police sergeant Matt Ratana said he is “sad” at the death but denied murder, as he gave evidence in a specially-modified court session.

The Independent UK · Jun 13, 2023

Custody sergeant murder accused begins giving evidence in modified way

Louis De Zoysa is accused of shooting dead Metropolitan Police custody sergeant Matt Ratana.

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2023

Jury shown holster ‘identical’ to one worn by man accused of sergeant’s murder

Louis De Zoysa is accused of shooting dead Met Police officer Matt Ratana.

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

CCTV shows moments before police sergeant was fatally shot inside station

The footage tracked Louis De Zoysa’s arrest through to moments before Sergeant Matt Ratana was fatally shot

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

CCTV footage showing moments before custody sergeant was fatally shot released - OLD

Body-worn camera and CCTV footage captures the moments Louis De Zoysa was arrested and taken to a custody block.

Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2023

Custody footage shows moments before police sergeant Matt Ratana shot dead

Louis De Zoysa, 25, has been found guilty of the murder of Met police custody sergeant Matt Ratana at Croydon police station

The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023

Ballistics expert shows murder trial jury how antique revolver works

Louis De Zoysa, 25, is currently on trial accused of shooting dead Met police custody sergeant Matt Ratana.

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