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Sgt. Matt Ratana "Died From Gunshot Wound To Chest", Inquest Hears

Sgt. Matt Ratana, teaching rugby at East Grinstead Rugby Club (Image: East Grinstead Rugby Club)

An inquest's heard the police officer killed in south London last week died from a gunshot wound to the chest.

Sergeant Matt Ratana passed away after a handcuffed gunman opened fire in a custody suite in Croydon on Friday (September 25). 

A preliminary post-mortem examination report has been read at Croydon Coroner's Court.

The inquest has been opened and adjourned.

Sgt. Ratana was Head Coach of East Grinstead Rugby Club in West Sussex. 

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