Police officer shot dead in London moved into custody work because he thought it was 'safest option'
Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matiu Ratana was described by a friend as ‘just a really genuinely nice guy’.
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Metropolitan Police Sergeant Matiu Ratana was described by a friend as ‘just a really genuinely nice guy’.
Sergeant Matiu Ratana, known as Matt to family and friends, joined the force in 1991.
The baby, named Riley, was in critical condition after paramedics delivered him last Saturday.
The 26-year-old woman was eight months pregnant.
CCTV footage prior to Alfie Lamb getting in the car showed him to be fit and healthy.
The Croydon Cat Killer is unlikely to have been human after all, according to police.
PC Neil Dobson tied up his loyal police dog, Monty, outside before rushing into the building.
“I’ve heard of wonderful things happening to people, but I never thought this would happen to us.”
Police in London have said Jermaine Goupall’s family are “devastated”.
Police said the teenager’s condition was “serious but stable and is not believed to be life-threatening.”
A 17-year-old boy sustained serious head injuries in the attack.
Once through to emergency services, the boy was able to say what his address was.
People involved in the scam swapped roles in fake bridal parties.
At least seven people are now confirmed as having died as a result of the incident.
The incident happened in the Croydon area of the the English capital.
The woman subjected her children to medical treatment they didn’t need.
Matthew Doyle said she gave him a “mealy-mouthed” response.
Police are treating the incident as an arson attempt.
The 87-year-old woman was punched in the face and received a black eye.
The two girls involved in the incident are believed to be aged between 14 and 18.
The robbery happened in the London suburb of Croydon.
A post-mortem examination is set to continue this week following the discovery of the schoolgirl’s body in her grandmother’s loft last Friday.
The body of the 12-year-old was found in her grandmother’s house on Friday night. Hazell is her grandmother’s partner.
The body of the 12-year-old was found in her grandmother’s house on Friday night.
37-year-old Stuart Hazell was arrested after a body was found in the search for the schoolgirl in London.
London Metropolitan Police have arrested the 37-year-old partner of the missing girl’s grandmother on suspicion of murder.
Police are searching for the partner of Tia Sharp’s grandmother in connection with the case and have warned that he should not be approached.
Tia Sharp has been missing from her home in south London since Friday.
Lisa McInerney is a fan of The Secret Millionaire reality TV show – but it has alerted her to a section of disillusioned First World youth who won’t take any blame for their actions.
Ballistic tests indicate that a handgun found at the scene of Duggan’s death had NOT been fired.
BlackBerry’s manufacturer said it would allow police to access BlackBerry Messenger posts – and got hacked in return.
The mayor was heckled as he visited the Clapham Junction area. Meanwhile shops and businesses across London have stayed closed or shut early this afternoon.
Meanwhile, social media campaigns have been launched to target those who have been rioting and looting.
Several buildings are ablaze in the Croydon area, as looting and violent clashes with police continue in parts of east and south London. The violence has also spread to Birmingham city centre.