Scotland Yard detective 'critical' after ski collision

A detective from Scotland Yard remained in a critical condition today after being injured in a skiing accident, the Metropolitan Police said.

The officer, from Central Operations, was hurt on April 2 while on holiday with his family.

According to reports, Superintendent Clive Wakeley collided with a 21-year-old man, who was drunk at the time, in Bardonecchia, Italy.

He remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.