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| Memorial service for murdered policeman Ray Codling | Memorial service for murdered policeman Ray Codling |
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| A service has been held to mark the 25th anniversary of the death of a police officer who was shot by a convicted armed robber. | A service has been held to mark the 25th anniversary of the death of a police officer who was shot by a convicted armed robber. |
| Insp Ray Codling was patrolling the M62 at Birch Services when he was shot by Anthony Hughes. | Insp Ray Codling was patrolling the M62 at Birch Services when he was shot by Anthony Hughes. |
| The 49-year-old policeman's death on 14 September 1989 prompted a hunt for his killer, but Hughes later shot himself dead. | The 49-year-old policeman's death on 14 September 1989 prompted a hunt for his killer, but Hughes later shot himself dead. |
| The service was held from 10:30 BST at Birch Services. | The service was held from 10:30 BST at Birch Services. |
| Insp Codling's widow, Linda Codling, said: "Ray loved his job as a police officer and his death was a huge shock that left our family absolutely devastated. | Insp Codling's widow, Linda Codling, said: "Ray loved his job as a police officer and his death was a huge shock that left our family absolutely devastated. |
| "I'm very proud that the sacrifice he made trying to keep other people safe is being recognised and paid tribute to because he deserves it. | "I'm very proud that the sacrifice he made trying to keep other people safe is being recognised and paid tribute to because he deserves it. |
| "I'm also extremely grateful to everybody who is coming out to pay their respects." | "I'm also extremely grateful to everybody who is coming out to pay their respects." |
| Ch Supt Chris Sykes, of Greater Manchester Police, said: "Ray was an excellent police officer and that day will forever be remembered as a day when Greater Manchester Police lost one its most beloved family members. Today all of our thoughts are with his family." | Ch Supt Chris Sykes, of Greater Manchester Police, said: "Ray was an excellent police officer and that day will forever be remembered as a day when Greater Manchester Police lost one its most beloved family members. Today all of our thoughts are with his family." |
| Insp Codling was shot twice after approaching Hughes, of Wythenshawe, who was riding a motorcycle and acting suspiciously at Birch Services. | Insp Codling was shot twice after approaching Hughes, of Wythenshawe, who was riding a motorcycle and acting suspiciously at Birch Services. |
| His colleague, Sgt James Bowden, was also shot but survived. | His colleague, Sgt James Bowden, was also shot but survived. |