Memorial for police officer shot 25 years ago
A special service is held to mark the anniversary of the death of a police officer from Rochdale 25-years-ago. Inspector Ray Codling was shot by an armed robber at Birch Services in 1989.
He loved the job, but it cost him his life
Inspector Ray Codling was shot dead at Birch Services on the M62 near Rochdale 25 years ago.
He was on a routine patrol when he was killed by Anthony Hughes a convicted armed robber. Hughes later took his own life.
Today Ray Codling was remembered, not just by his relatives, but by the wider police family.
Matt O'Donoghue reports.
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