Met officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba to face misconduct proceedings

Police watchdog says Martyn Blake, who shot 24-year-old in south London in 2022, will have gross misconduct hearingThe Metropolitan police armed officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba should face a disciplinary hearing for gross misconduct, where he could face the sack for using excessive force, the police watchdog has decided.The decision will provoke fury among Met firearms officers and among the force’s leadership. Continue reading...

Apr 30, 2025 - 13:22
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Met officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba to face misconduct proceedings

Police watchdog says Martyn Blake, who shot 24-year-old in south London in 2022, will have gross misconduct hearing

The Metropolitan police armed officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba should face a disciplinary hearing for gross misconduct, where he could face the sack for using excessive force, the police watchdog has decided.

The decision will provoke fury among Met firearms officers and among the force’s leadership. Continue reading...