Protests outside Old Bailey following murder acquittal of Met marksman who shot dead Chris Kaba Submitted by daniel on Mon, 21/10/2024 - 23:47 Picture Image Protests took place outside the Old Bailey on Monday evening following the acquittal of a Met marksman who fatally shot Chris Kaba. Dozens of protesters gathered outside the court with Chris Kaba's family after the marksman who fatally shot him was cleared of murder. Firearms officer, Martyn Blake, was acquitted by a jury at the Old Bailey after around three and a half hours of deliberation on Monday. Mr Blake, 40, stood trial after shooting the 24-year-old through the front windscreen of an Audi Q8 in Streatham, south-east London, in September 2022. Read more about Protests outside Old Bailey following murder acquittal of Met marksman who shot dead Chris KabaAdd new comment
Police bodycam video shows moment Met marksman shoots dead Chris Kaba - as officer is cleared of murder Submitted by daniel on Mon, 21/10/2024 - 17:11 Picture Image The Met 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. The car had been used as a getaway vehicle in a shooting the previous evening, and was hemmed in by police cars in Kirkstall Gardens after an officer recognised its registration number. Read more about Police bodycam video shows moment Met marksman shoots dead Chris Kaba - as officer is cleared of murderAdd new comment
Officer accused of Chris Kaba murder ‘had genuine belief’ he and his colleagues would be killed Submitted by daniel on Thu, 03/10/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image An armed police officer had ‘a genuine held belief’ that he and his colleagues would be killed if he didn’t shoot Chris Kaba in South London, a court has heard. The 24-year-old Black man was shot through a windscreen by Martyn Blake, now 40, on September 5, 2022, as the car he was driving was being pursued through Streatham. The Old Bailey heard that police vehicles had been planning a tactical stop of the Audi Q8, which had been linked to a shooting in Brixton the night before but as it turned from New Park Road onto Kirkstall Gardens, “plans had to change”. Read more about Officer accused of Chris Kaba murder ‘had genuine belief’ he and his colleagues would be killedAdd new comment
Met Police marksman to face trial over fatal shooting of Chris Kaba Submitted by daniel on Wed, 02/10/2024 - 05:24 Picture Image A Metropolitan Police marksman is due to go on trial later over the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba. Martyn Blake, 40, is accused of the murder of 24-year-old Mr Kaba in south London on September 6 2022. Mr Kaba died after being shot once in the head through the windscreen of an Audi car in Kirstall Gardens, Streatham. Blake, who in the case was formerly referred to as NX121, has denied the charge against him. His trial is being heard before Mr Justice Goss at the Old Bailey and is expected to go on for up to three weeks. Read more about Met Police marksman to face trial over fatal shooting of Chris KabaAdd new comment
Transport Secretary gives green light for 20mph zones across the UK Submitted by daniel on Thu, 22/08/2024 - 15:36 Picture Image The Transport Secretary has said that decisions over 20mph zones and low traffic neighbourhoods should be left to local councils, rather than central government. Louise Haigh said that the previous government became embroiled in "culture wars" over traffic restrictions, which she wanted to avoid. She said the Department for Transport's (DfT) would give its "full support" to authorities in England that wanted to roll out 20mph schemes, adding that local residents should be consulted in advance. Read more about Transport Secretary gives green light for 20mph zones across the UKAdd new comment
18-year-old in 'life threatening condition' after stabbing in Streatham Common playground Submitted by daniel on Sun, 19/05/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image A teenager is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the chest at a playground in Streatham Common on Saturday. The 18-year-old victim was stabbed in the playground area of the popular south London park in a shocking act of violence that has left the local community reeling. "This is getting ridiculous,kids should be supporting each other,not stabbing," said one Facebook user. The teen was rushed to a hospital where he remains in critical condition with life-threatening injuries from the knife attack. Read more about 18-year-old in 'life threatening condition' after stabbing in Streatham Common playgroundAdd new comment
Britain's 6,000th bank branch shuts its doors for good as milestone highlights 'disastrous' impact on high street Submitted by daniel on Fri, 17/05/2024 - 00:54 Picture Image The number of UK bank branches to close in the past nine years has surpassed 6,000. Barclays is closing eight more of its branches for good on Friday, taking the total by the end of the day to 6,005. It equates to over 60% of the bank branch network since consumer group Which? began tracking closures in 2015. The milestone highlights the impact closures have had on high streets and the need to provide replacement services for millions who still rely on them, Which? said. Read more about Britain's 6,000th bank branch shuts its doors for good as milestone highlights 'disastrous' impact on high streetAdd new comment
LTNs to be banned if they do not have public support under new Government rules Submitted by daniel on Sun, 17/03/2024 - 00:01 Picture Image LTNs to be banned if they do not have public support under new Government rules Councils will be banned from bringing in hated low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) without public consultation under new Government plans. Picture: Alamy Councils will be banned from bringing in hated low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) without public buy-in under new Government plans. New guidance for councils from the Department for Transport (DfT) says that the public must be supportive of the controversial road schemes before they can sign off on plans. Read more about LTNs to be banned if they do not have public support under new Government rulesAdd new comment
Hated Streatham LTN that led to three-mile bus journeys taking two hours suspended with immediate effect Submitted by daniel on Thu, 07/03/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image A low-traffic neighbourhood scheme in south London has been suspended after sparking fury among locals for causing huge delays to public transport and a build-up of congestion on roads. Lambeth Council confirmed on Thursday that the low-traffic neighbourhood (LTN) scheme in Streatham Wells had been suspended with immediate effect. The trial scheme was cut short following "concerns about public transport delays", the council said in a statement. Read more about Hated Streatham LTN that led to three-mile bus journeys taking two hours suspended with immediate effectAdd new comment
Moped gunmen victims in Clapham were not 'deliberately targeted' as police release new information amid manhunt Submitted by daniel on Sat, 02/03/2024 - 16:28 Picture Image Moped gunmen victims in Clapham were not 'deliberately targeted' as police release new information amid manhunt Three people have been injured following a shooting in Clapham. Picture: Alamy Moped shooters in Clapham did not deliberately target two women aged 27 and 36 injured by shotgun pellets as a firearm was dropped, police say as they search for the culprits. The two women were injured by shotgun pellets when the weapon was fired from the scooter. Read more about Moped gunmen victims in Clapham were not 'deliberately targeted' as police release new information amid manhuntAdd new comment