HMRC 'KILLER' Croydon ‘cop killer’ Louis De Zoysa was a government employee

De Zoysa, 23, was an employee of HMRC in the run-up to the shooting at a police station in Croydon, South London, which left Sgt Matt Ratana, 54, dead.

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Suspected cop killer Louis De Zoysa was employed by HMRC before the shooting in Croydon

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Sgt Matt Ratana died after being shot in the chestCredit: PA:Press Association

Officials are investigating what clearance De Zoysa, of Norbury, South London, had and if his role gave him access to weapons, databases or tax records.

The alleged gunman is critically ill in hospital after he shot himself in the neck in the September 25 incident.

HMRC did not respond to comment requests.

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Sgt Matt Ratana, 54, was killed just a few months before his retirementCredit: Peter Jordan - The Sun

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Officials are investigating whether De Zoysa's role gave him access to weapons, databases or tax records