Jury retires in trial of police marksman over fatal shooting of Chris Kaba Submitted by daniel on Mon, 21/10/2024 - 11:59 Jurors in the trial of a police marksman accused of the murder of Chris Kaba have retired to consider their verdicts. The Independent
Southern trains cancelled or diverted in Croydon this week Submitted by daniel on Mon, 21/10/2024 - 10:14 The work will affect trains from October 21 through to October 25. We have compiled all the details on these works so that you can plan your journey this week. October 22 to October 25 (Tuesday to Friday): Sutton & Croydon Guardian
Another Golden year for Lambeth in Bloom Submitted by daniel on Mon, 21/10/2024 - 08:00 The London Borough of Lambeth has again done brilliantly at the London in Bloom Awards for 2024, with 14 Golds, 9 Silver Gilts and one Silver Award, as well as special awards recognising individuals and sites for providing Lambeth’s residents and communities with beautiful, safe, sustainable and Love Lambeth
The split-second decision that condemned officer who shot Chris Kaba to murder trial Submitted by daniel on Mon, 21/10/2024 - 08:00 On the evening of Sunday, Sept 5 2022, Chris Kaba, a 24-year-old black man, was driving alone through the streets of south London. The Telegraph
Campaigners and police call for change following death of Chris Kaba Submitted by daniel on Mon, 21/10/2024 - 08:00 Campaigners and police representatives have called for change following the acquittal of a Metropolitan Police firearms officer accused of the murder of Chris Kaba. Shropshire Star
Moment Chris Kaba fatally shot captured on police body camera Submitted by daniel on Mon, 21/10/2024 - 08:00 Police bodycam footage shows the moments before Chris Kaba was fatally shot by a Met firearms officer. Police watchdog the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has released footage of the traffic stop on 5 September 2022, which lead to Mr Kaba being shot. The Independent
Police marksman cleared of shooting murder of Chris Kaba Submitted by daniel on Mon, 21/10/2024 - 08:00 The police marksman who fatally shot Chris Kaba has been cleared of his murder. Martyn Blake, 40, stood trial at the Old Bailey after shooting the 24-year-old through the front windscreen of an Audi Q8 in Streatham, south-east London, on September 5 2022. Express & Star
Signalling upgrades to affect south London trains over October half-term Submitted by daniel on Mon, 21/10/2024 - 08:00 Rail passengers in south London asked to plan ahead as Network Rail brings an upgraded signalling system online over seven days RailBusinessDaily
Jury retires in trial of police marksman over fatal shooting of Chris Kaba Submitted by daniel on Mon, 21/10/2024 - 08:00 Metropolitan Police firearms officer Martyn Blake, 40, fatally shot the 24-year-old through the windscreen of an Audi Q8 in Streatham, south London, on September 5 2022. Scotland Rugby News
'Devastated' family of Chris Kaba say they will 'continue fighting' after Met marksman cleared of murder Submitted by daniel on Mon, 21/10/2024 - 08:00 The "devastated" family of Chris Kaba have said they will "continue fighting" after a Met Police marksman was cleared of murder earlier. Martyn Blake shot the 24-year-old who was unarmed during a vehicle stop in Streatham in September of 2022. LBC