2 months ago

Chris Kaba murder trial: ‘The more we crush officers, the less they can fight crime’, warns Met chief

Speaking after the verdict, Sir Mark Rowley said: “We have been clear that the system holding police to account is broken. That risks London becoming less safe.” Following a three-week trial at the Old Bailey, a jury took three hours to find Mr Blake not guilty of murder, and Sir Mark praised the jury system as the “cornerstone of British justice”. Calling the verdict “significant”, Sir Mark added: “No firearms officer sets out on duty intent on ending a life. Protests took place outside the Old Bailey in the evening, at which Chris Kaba’s cousin, Sheeda Queen, branded the jury’s decision as “shameful”. Earlier, in a statement issued by campaign group Inquest, Chris Kaba’s family said: “Today, we are devastated.

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2 months ago

Chris Kaba’s death was an avoidable tragedy for his family – and the police

The Independent

Get Nadine White's Race Report newsletter for a fresh perspective on the week's news Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent Get our free newsletter from The Independent's Race Correspondent SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy There has been a fierce outcry in the …

2 months ago

Chris Kaba: Justice secretary calls for both sides to respect verdict amid growing anger

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Mr Kaba’s family, who sat …

2 months ago

Questions mount for CPS over Chris Kaba case as Met Police boss warns crushing 'good officers' makes the streets less safe: Anger on all sides as jurors take just three hours to find hero marksman who

Daily Mail

The head of Britain's biggest police force warned yesterday that crushing 'good officers' makes the streets less safe after a police marksman was cleared of murder. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Mark Rowley said the 'system holding police to account is broken' after firearms officer Martyn Blake was put on trial for murder because he shot motorist Chris Kaba The footage shows …

2 months, 3 weeks ago

Police officer who shot and killed Chris Kaba ‘had genuine fear for his life’

The Telegraph

A firearms officer who shot and killed a man trying to ram through a police roadblock said he had a “genuine-held belief” that his and his colleagues’ lives were in danger, a court has heard. Bodyworn camera footage played in court, showed the moment that Kaba attempted to use the Audi to ram the police roadblock out of the way …

1 year, 1 month ago

Police chiefs may have to force officers to carry guns in future, chief constable warns

The Telegraph

Britain could be “sleepwalking” into ordering police officers to carry guns, one of the country’s most senior officers has warned. Chief Constable Simon Chesterman said armed policing was in the most “precarious and difficult” position for years, with firearms officers increasingly questioning whether they wanted to continue volunteering for the role. “My greatest concern is that unless we can redress …

1 year, 1 month ago

Firearms officer accused of murdering Chris Kaba can be named, judge rules

The Telegraph

The Met firearms officer accused of murdering the black rapper Chris Kaba in south London last year, can be named ahead of the trial, a judge has ruled. “As any trial will not be before the summer of 2024 I do not see that this should cause any other concerns.” Could spark backlash Following the decision to charge NX121 with …

1 year, 3 months ago

Armed Met officers refuse to carry guns after colleague charged with murder of Chris Kaba

The Telegraph

Scotland Yard’s firearms command has been plunged into crisis after dozens of armed officers handed in their weapons following the decision to charge one of their colleagues with murder. Highly trained officers working for SCO19 - the specialist firearms unit - told their bosses they were no longer willing to carry guns the day after a Met officer appeared in …

1 year, 3 months ago

Chris Kaba’s family emotional in court as murder-accused officer appears in dock

The Independent

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1 year, 3 months ago

British police officer is charged with murder of unarmed Black man in London

Associated Press

LONDON — An officer with London’s Metropolitan Police force who fatally shot an unarmed Black man has been charged with murder, prosecutors said Wednesday. Chris Kaba, 24, was killed in south London on Sept. 5 last year, after police pursued his car and tried to stop it. Rosemary Ainslie, from the Crown Prosecution Service, said that following a thorough review …

1 year, 3 months ago

Metropolitan Police officer who shot dead Chris Kaba in London will be charged with murder, prosecutors say

Daily Mail

The police officer who shot an unarmed black man in south London last year has been charged with murder, the Crown Prosecution Service said. Chris Kaba, 24, died after being shot by a Metropolitan Police firearms officer in Kirkstall Gardens, Streatham Hill, south London, shortly after 10pm on September 5 Crowds demanding 'Justice for Chris Kaba' assembled outside of New …

2 years, 3 months ago

Why are Chris Kaba’s loved ones having to fight so hard for answers from the Met Police?

The Independent

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2 years, 3 months ago

Grief and questions after UK police kill Chris Kaba, a Black man

Al Jazeera

Public figures have joined calls for justice after police shot through the windscreen of the car Kaba, 24, was driving. London, United Kingdom – The police killing of a Black man – 24-year-old father and aspiring rapper Chris Kaba – has reignited a national conversation about racism within the British police force and stirred fears among the country’s Black communities. …

2 years, 3 months ago

Family of Chris Kaba demand Met Police officer be ‘immediately suspended’

The Independent

2 years, 3 months ago

Homicide investigation into police who shot and killed unarmed man after car chase

The Telegraph

The fatal shooting of a man by police in south London has now been declared a criminal homicide investigation, the police watchdog has confirmed. Chris Kaba, 24, died after being shot by armed police following a car chase in south London on Monday night. Investigators from the Independent Office for Police Conduct who previously confirmed that Mr Kaba was unarmed …

2 years, 3 months ago

Chris Kaba: Met Police ‘understands’ family of rapper shot dead by officers want answers

The Independent

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Chris Kaba murder trial: ‘The more we crush officers, the less they can fight crime’, warns Met chief

History of this topic

Chris Kaba’s death was an avoidable tragedy for his family – and the police

Chris Kaba: Justice secretary calls for both sides to respect verdict amid growing anger

Questions mount for CPS over Chris Kaba case as Met Police boss warns crushing 'good officers' makes the streets less safe: Anger on all sides as jurors take just three hours to find hero marksman who

Police officer who shot and killed Chris Kaba ‘had genuine fear for his life’

Police chiefs may have to force officers to carry guns in future, chief constable warns

Firearms officer accused of murdering Chris Kaba can be named, judge rules

Armed Met officers refuse to carry guns after colleague charged with murder of Chris Kaba

Chris Kaba’s family emotional in court as murder-accused officer appears in dock

British police officer is charged with murder of unarmed Black man in London

Metropolitan Police officer who shot dead Chris Kaba in London will be charged with murder, prosecutors say

Why are Chris Kaba’s loved ones having to fight so hard for answers from the Met Police?

Grief and questions after UK police kill Chris Kaba, a Black man

Family of Chris Kaba demand Met Police officer be ‘immediately suspended’

Homicide investigation into police who shot and killed unarmed man after car chase

Chris Kaba: Met Police ‘understands’ family of rapper shot dead by officers want answers

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