Police officer dies after being shot in south London police station

The Metropolitan Police said the officer died in hospital after being shot by the man at Croydon custody centre in south London during the early hours of Friday. Picture: PA

A police officer has died after being shot in a police station by a man who was being detained.

The Metropolitan Police said the officer died in hospital after being shot by the man at Croydon custody centre in south London during the early hours of Friday.