Libya promises justice for PC Fletcher

A suspect in the 1984 murder of PC Yvonne Fletcher in London will finally be prosecuted by the new ruling government in Libya if he is caught.

Former PC John Murray and colleague of the murdered 25-year-old, flew to Libya to seek justice in the case. He was reassured by the new authorities that there would now be justice for PC Fletcher’s family and friends.

Matouk Mohamed Matouk, the only one of three suspects still alive, is believed to be on the run.

PC Fletcher, from Semley, near Shaftesbury, was shot as she policed a small demonstration outside the Libyan embassy in central London. The Libyans were ordered out of the UK but due to their diplomatic immunity were unable to be questioned before they left.

Mr Murray was standing only a few feet away from PC Fletcher when she was shot by the gunman. A few hours before

she died, he promised her he would find those responsible.

Last month, the National Transitional Council (NTC) reconstruction minister, Farage Sayeh, said it was “here to support justice around the world” and that the whole revolution is to allow for justice to become a reality in Libya.

At a subsequent meeting of the National Security Council (NSC) that discussed progress on a new Libyan government, the Prime Minister’s spokesperson said discussions would take place about “outstanding issues” between the two countries – including the shooting of PC Fletcher.

Mr Murray expressed his “tremendous hope” this week after being told by Abdul Hafiz Ghoga, a member of the new government, that Mr Matouk is wanted for crimes against the Libyan people and when he is detained he will be put on trial, including for the murder of PC Fletcher.