News

Firearms officer Martyn Blake shot the 24-year-old in Streatham in September 2022 after Mr Kaba tried to ram his way past police cars that had hemmed him in.

Blake, 41, was acquitted of murder following a trial at the Old Bailey in October 2024.

Where can I find a good beer garden in London? Look no further than our map.

A police marksman acquitted of murdering a violent gangster now faces a 'nonsensical' disciplinary hearing to the fury of MPs and officers.

Click here for more of our videos

on ShotsTV.com or watch on Freeview 262

The police marksman who fatally shot 24-year-old Chris Kaba in Streatham, south-east London, will face gross misconduct proceedings, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has announced.

THE firearms officer who killed Chris Kaba must face a gross misconduct hearing, a police watchdog announced today.

Mr Kaba, a 24-year-old black man, was fatally shot by Metropolitan Police officer Martyn Blake while sitting in his car on September 5 2022 in Streatham, south London.

The police marksman who was cleared of murder after shooting Chris Kaba will face gross misconduct proceedings, a watchdog has said.

Support The Stage by registering or subscribing

To continue reading this article you must be logged in.

Register or login below to unlock 3 free articles every month.

OR

The incidents unfolded between Friday (April 25) and Saturday (April 26) in Archway, Norbury, Streatham and Twickenham.

This only includes incidents that Newsquest London is aware of and has reported on.

Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police.

The incidents unfolded between Friday (April 25) and Saturday (April 26) in Archway, Norbury, Streatham and Twickenham.

This only includes incidents that Newsquest London is aware of and has reported on.

Information about each incident is from the Metropolitan Police.