'Officer who shot Chris Kaba did nothing wrong'
Martyn Blake, 40, fatally shot Mr Kaba - who was not carrying a gun - during a police vehicle stop in Kirkstall Gardens, Streatham in September 2022.
‘No winners’ in Chris Kaba shooting case, says firearms officer
A police marksman who was present on the night Chris Kaba was fatally shot has said there are “no winners” in the case and that it should never have been brought to court.
Campaigners and police call for change following death of Chris Kaba
Martyn Blake, 40, faced a trial at the Old Bailey after fatally shooting the 24-year-old in Streatham, south-east London, on September 5 2022.
Police ‘hero’ should not have been charged with Kaba shooting, say MPs
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) is under fire from politicians and the police after a jury took just three hours to find a “hero” officer not guilty of the murder of a man shot dead in south London.
Police officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba
A police officer has been cleared of murdering a man he shot in the head in south London two years ago. Martyn Blake, 40, shot Chris Kaba, who was unarmed, during a police vehicle stop in Streatham in September 2022.
Chris Kaba murder trial: ‘The more we crush officers, the less they can fight crime’, warns Met chief
The commissioner of the Metropolitan Police has warned that “crushing the spirit” of officers will make London less safe after a firearms officer was cleared of murdering Chris Kaba.
The Daily T: Why the officer that shot Chris Kaba has been cleared of murder
The Met Police officer who shot dead Chris Kaba has been cleared of murder. Armed officer Martyn Blake fired a single shot through the windscreen of Kaba’s car when he tried to escape after being stopped by police in September 2022.
Firearms officer not guilty of Chris Kaba murder
Martyn Blake, the firearms officer who shot Chris Kaba during a police stop, has been found not guilty of murder. Mr Blake, 40, shot the unarmed 24-year-old in the head during a police vehicle stop in Streatham,
Jury retires in trial of Met firearms officer accused of murdering Chris Kaba
Prosecutors have alleged the shooting was not ‘not necessary’, but the firearms officer claims he feared for his life
Chris Kaba’s family lead protests outside Old Bailey after Met Police officer cleared of his murder
Chris Kaba’s family led protests outside the Old Bailey after a Metropolitan Police officer was cleared of his murder. A jury ...
Moment Chris Kaba was shot dead by Metropolitan Police officer Martyn Blake in shock bodycam footage
In the footage, taken from police body-worn cameras and dashcams, officers are heard shouting 'armed police' and 'get out of ...
Why was Sgt Blake ever prosecuted?
The speed with which the jury returned its verdict in the case of a Scotland Yard officer accused of murder indicates that ...
Met Police marksman cleared of murder over fatal shooting of Chris Kaba
The police marksman who shot dead Chris Kaba during a police car stop aimed at tackling gang violence has been cleared of ...
Justice secretary calls for both sides to respect Chris Kaba verdict amid growing anger
Justice secretary Shabana Mahmood has called for both sides to respect the verdict after a police officer was cleared of ...
UK police officer cleared of murder of Black man
A British police officer was acquitted on Monday of the murder of a Black man he shot dead in London two years ago, an ...
Chris Kaba case verdict 'must be respected,' says Justice Secretary after police officer cleared of his murder
Chris Kaba case verdict 'must be respected,' says Justice Secretary after police officer cleared of his murder - The Cabinet ...
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Statement from Met Commissioner following acquittal of Sgt Martyn Blake for murder
A jury at the Old Bailey has cleared a Met firearms officer of murder following the police shooting of Chris Kaba in Lambeth ...