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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Vikram Dodd Police and crime correspondent

Met officer cleared of murdering Chris Kaba to face misconduct proceedings

Chris Kaba
Chris Kaba was shot after trying to ram his way past police cars that had hemmed him in. Photograph: Family handout/PA Media

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.

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