BILL'S BOYDEN COPS IT (10/4/03)

These pictures are taken from today's Sun...

SERGEANT Matthew Boyden lies dead in this exclusive picture from The Bill — and sparks a telly first.

The cop’s killing will be investigated in a DIFFERENT show — new spin-off series MIT (Murder Investigation Team).

Sgt Boyden (played by Tony O’Callaghan, 44) is shot dead by crooks selling crack cocaine to his daughter.

Both ITV1 programmes are expected to be shown in the same week next month.