louis de zoysa s trial heard he used a revolver and handmade ammunition to kill matt ratana in september 2020. following the verdict, the police watchdog the independent office for police conduct called for hand held metal detectors to be introduced widely in policing across england and wales. the case was heard at northampton crown court. our correspondent frances read is there for us now. yes, as you said, it was back in september 2020 that the now 25 year old louis de zoysa was stopped in south london during a routine stop operation. he admitted having cannabis, but police officers also found rounds of ammunition on him as well. he was taken to a police station in croydon. police had searched him. when they arrested him, but they failed to find the antique revolver hidden in a holster under his left arm. it is that that
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