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Tributes paid to Sgt Matt Ratana at National Police Memorial Day

Commissioner says she hopes public will be reminded that officers are human beings doing a challenging job.

Date - 27th September 2020
By - Gary Mason

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The Met Commissioner, the Home Secretary and the London Mayor all gathered at the National Police Memorial in London on Sunday morning to lay wreaths to mark the national day to commemorate officers killed on duty. There was added poignancy to the...

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