Slain Kiwi cop Matt Ratana honoured by Met Police with new litter of police dogs
16 May, 2021 09:27 PM
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Matt Ratana s partner Lorraine accepts the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero award in his honour.
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Matt Ratana s partner Lorraine accepts the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Unsung Hero award in his honour.
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NZ Herald
London s Metropolitan Police has revealed its latest litter of police puppies, named in honour of slain Kiwi cop Matt Ratana.
Ratana, who was killed seven months ago by a suspect who smuggled a firearm into a cell, was a much-loved member of the Met and his death brought forth a wave of condolences in the UK and New Zealand.
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12th May 2021
Prince William visited a Metropolitan Police custody suite in Croydon, South London, on Wednesday to pay tribute to hero police officer, Sergeant Matt Ratana, who was shot and killed in the line of duty last year. Ratana served in the police for 30 years after moving to the United Kingdom from New Zealand in 1989. In September 2020, Ratana was shot in the chest while preparing to search a handcuffed suspect. The suspect , a 23-year-old man, was also shot in the incident and remains under police guard in hospital, still too ill to be questioned. Embed from Getty Images
The Duke of Cambridge laid a wreath of flowers at a memorial bench made in honour of Ratana. He also took the time to speak with the Commissioner of Police Dame Cressida Dick, and he spoke privately with Ratana’s partner, Su Bushby, who took part in a moment of reflection with friends and officers.
Prince William pays tribute to Sergeant Matt Ratana, NZ-born officer killed by suspect
12 May, 2021 07:09 PM
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Prince William, Duke of Cambridge lays a wreath on the bench dedicated to Sergeant Ratana as he visits Croydon Custody Centre to pay tribute to Sergeant Ratana. Photo / Getty Images
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge lays a wreath on the bench dedicated to Sergeant Ratana as he visits Croydon Custody Centre to pay tribute to Sergeant Ratana. Photo / Getty Images
NZ Herald
Prince William has paid tribute to a Metropolitan Police officer who was killed seven months ago by a suspect who smuggled a firearm into a cell.
The Duke of Cambridge Prince William pays his respects to slain Croydon policeman Matt Ratana. Image via Twitter The Duke of Cambridge Prince William paid his respects to the slain Croydon police officer Sgt Matt Ratana on a visit to the Metropolitan Police s Croydon Custody Centre today (Wednesday, May 12). Visiting the location where Matt Ratana was fatally shot while helping detain a suspect last year, the Duke was welcomed by Met Commissioner Cressida Dick and introduced to Matt’s partner and some of his closest friends and colleagues. He also paused for reflection at a bench dedicated to the staff sergeant after his death.