A special ceremony this morning to remember a police officer killed in the line of duty
A special ceremony this morning to remember a police officer killed in the line of duty
11 July 2018
Today marks 10 years since Sergeant Derek Wootton was killed while trying to stop a Mongrel Mob member wanted for assault and carjacking.
He was laying road spikes in Porirua to try to stop the offender, when he was hit by the car and died at the scene.
Police staff and Wootton's loved ones are gathering for a wreath laying ceremony at the Royal New Zealand Police College this morning .
Inspector John Spence says the it'll recognise Wootton and his service to New Zealand Police, while also reflecting on the dangers and risks that come with being a police officer.
Porirua police are marking the 10 year anniversary by renaming part of Porirua Station 'The Derek Wootton Loft' in his memory.
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