Cop Shot Dead in Shocking South London Custody Centre Attack
A murder investigation is underway after a police officer was fatally shot inside Croydon Custody Centre in south London.
Just after 2:15am on Friday, 25 September, the officer was attacked by a man in custody at Windmill Lane. Emergency crews desperately treated him at the scene before rushing him to hospital, but he tragically died.
Gunman Also Injured and Critical
A 23-year-old man was detained at the scene. He suffered a gunshot wound too and remains in critical condition in hospital.
Notably, no police firearms were fired during the incident.
Police Commissioner Speaks Out
“This is a truly shocking incident in which one of our colleagues has lost his life in the most tragic circumstances. My heart goes out to his family, direct colleagues and friends,” Commissioner Cressida Dick said.
“We are supporting his family and have set up a dedicated team to help officers and witnesses in the custody centre. When a colleague dies on duty, it sends shockwaves throughout the Met and our communities. Policing is a family, and we will deeply mourn our colleague.”
Independent Probe Launched
The Met Police have handed the case over to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for an independent investigation. The Metropolitan Police continue to lead the murder inquiry as they work to uncover the full circumstances behind the shooting.
