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A man has been charged with murdering Met police sergeant Matiu Ratana, who was shot while working at Croydon custody centre.

The 54-year-old was shot in the chest as a handcuffed suspect was being taken into custody on 25 September 2020.

Louis De Zoysa, 23, whose father is of Sri Lankan origin, also suffered a gunshot wound and was badly injured.

Recent changes to his condition, which was previously life-threatening, have led to Mr de Zoysa being charged by the Crown Prosecution Service.

He will appear in custody at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday via video-link.

“We have updated Matt’s partner and son on this significant development,” a Met Police spokesperson said.   (BBC)

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