The Jersey Police HQ flag has been lowered to half-mast in tribute to Sgt. Matt Ratana, who was murdered on duty in Croydon in September.
The officer's funeral service was held today, leading to moving tributes around the world.
Sgt. Ratana was shot as he went to handcuff a suspect.
The service was live-streamed around the world to well-wishers, including relatives in his native New Zealand.
The funeral service of Sgt Matt Ratana will take place later this morning.
— Metropolitan Police (@metpoliceuk) November 4, 2020
In tribute to Matt, a number of his colleagues have come together to remember their much loved friend.
Please join us at 11:30am, when we will be live streaming Matt’s funeral service.#RIPMattRatana💙 pic.twitter.com/JGSUuams6J
Jersey Police Chief Robin Smith also paid tribute to Sgt. Ratana on social media.
RIP Sergeant Ratana. https://t.co/VRugHqb7aD
— Robin Smith (@ChiefJersey) November 4, 2020

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