Man arrested in connection with Sergeant Matt Ratana killing in Croydon custody centre

A 23-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of Croydon police officer Sergeant Matt Ratana.

On September 25, Sergeant Ratana was shot at Croydon Custody Centre in Windmill Lane and later died at hospital.

A 23-year-old man, who had been arrested over a separate offence, was detained by officers at Croydon Custody Centre and was also taken to hospital with a gunshot wound.

No police firearms were discharged during the incident.

The man’s condition, originally critical, has since stabilised and is no longer considered life-threatening and today the Metropolitan Police considered him to be fit enough to be arrested on suspicion of murder.

As the man remains in hospital, officers will liaise with the relevant medical and legal teams to make an assessment of when he will be fit for interview.

Specialist family liaison officers from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command are in regular contact with and supporting Matt’s partner, his son and wider family. They have been informed of today’s arrest.