A man has been charged with the murder of New Zealand-born London police officer, Sergeant Matt Ratana.
In a statement, Metropolitan police confirmed Louis de Zoysa from Surrey was charged with his murder, as well as possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition.
On September 25, 2020, Ratana was shot dead at a south London police station as he prepared to search a handcuffed de Zoysa.
Since then, the 23-year-old, has remained in hospital in a stable, non-life threatening condition. Recent changes to his condition resulted in the Crown Prosecution Service charging him today.
He will appear at Westminster Magistrates Court tomorrow via video link.
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Police said Ratana’s partner and son have been informed.
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