Kiwi cop Matt Ratana named BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero

Kiwi cop Matt Ratana named BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero
20 Dec, 2020 10:58 PM
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NZ Herald
A former New Zealand Police officer killed on the frontline has been awarded the BBC Sports Personality Unsung Hero award.
Metropolitan Police Officer Sergeant Matiu (Matt) Ratana died after being shot in his chest after being fired at "several times" by a suspect in handcuffs inside a Croydon police station in September.
Today his partner Lisa received the award, saying her hero would have felt "humbled" by it.
"Matt was a very special man. Definitely one of a kind who touched so many peoples lives through his rugby, gym, friends and love and passion for the great game of rugby. He lit up every room and every pitch with his presence, enthusiasm and smile."

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