Rapper was ‘core member’ of violent street gang 67, court told The 67 gang is said to have taken its name from the telephone code for Brixton Hill in south London from which many of its members hail. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
Chris Kaba’s violent gang history revealed Neither the 24-year-old rapper’s gang history nor criminal record was revealed in the trial of firearms officer Martyn Blake. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
Justice Secretary calls for Chris Kaba verdict to be 'respected' after protests THE Justice Secretary has called for people to respect a verdict clearing a police officer who killed an unarmed man after protests. The National (Scotland) · Oct 22, 2024
Chris Kaba shot man in club and was alleged core member of London gang Judge rules details of Kaba’s criminal past can be reported after police officer who shot him was cleared of murder The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024
Chris Kaba ‘core member’ of one of London’s most dangerous gangs The 24-year-old was accused of being involved in two shootings in less than a week before he was fatally shot by police on September 5 2022. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024
Chris Kaba revealed as gunman in nightclub shooting days before he was killed The father-to-be shot a rival in the leg on a packed dancefloor days before he was killed by a police marksman The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024
‘No winners’ in Chris Kaba shooting case, says firearms officer The marksman said there was never any evidence that his colleague Martyn Blake had done anything wrong. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
Justice secretary calls for both sides to respect Chris Kaba verdict amid growing anger A jury acquitted Martyn Blake of the murder of Chris Kaba after deliberating for around three hours on Monday The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024
Chris Kaba case verdict 'must be respected,' says Justice Secretary after police officer cleared of his murder The Cabinet minister saids the ‘due process of law’ had taken place Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
Chris Kaba’s family lead protests outside Old Bailey after Met Police officer cleared of his murder Chris Kaba’s family led protests outside the Old Bailey after a Metropolitan Police officer was cleared of his murder. The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024
What the papers say – October 22 Here are the biggest stories leading Tuesday’s front pages. Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024
Campaigners and police call for change following death of Chris Kaba Martyn Blake, 40, faced a trial at the Old Bailey after fatally shooting the 24-year-old in Streatham, south-east London, on September 5 2022. Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024
Protesters gather after Met police marksman cleared of Chris Kaba murder Metropolitan Police firearms officer Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder at the Old Bailey on Monday Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024
Moment Chris Kaba fatally shot captured on police body camera Police bodycam footage shows the moments before Chris Kaba was fatally shot by a Met firearms officer. The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024 Family of Chris Kaba ‘devastated’ over acquittal of police marksman They said the verdict was a failure ‘for all those affected by police violence’.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024 What we now know about the 13 seconds before Chris Kaba was shot Met officer Martyn Blake has been cleared of murder but questions remain about police and the use of lethal force
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024 Police marksman made ‘huge sacrifice’ in wake of fatal shooting of Chris Kaba The acquittal of Martyn Blake, 40, led to fresh criticism of the ways firearms officers are held to account and left Mr Kaba’s family ‘devastated’.
Al Jazeera · Oct 21, 2024 London police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba acquitted of murder Officer found not guilty in death of Chris Kaba, who was unarmed when he was shot in September 2022.
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024 Prosecutors and watchdog defend decision to charge Met marksman over Chris Kaba Martyn Blake, 40, was cleared of murder at the Old Bailey on Monday.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024 Police marksman cleared of shooting murder of Chris Kaba Martyn Blake, 40, faced a trial at the Old Bailey after fatally shooting the 24-year-old in Streatham, south-east London, on September 5 2022.
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024 Met Police marksman cleared of murdering Chris Kaba as bodycam footage reveals moments before shooting Martyn Blake’s acquittal sparks protest but Met police chief Sir Mark Rowley says system for holding officers to account is ‘broken’
Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024 Prosecutions for murder or manslaughter after deaths following police contact There have been 83 fatal police shootings since 1990 in England and Wales.
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024 Met firearms officer not guilty of murdering Chris Kaba in police shooting Martyn Blake, also known as officer NX121, insisted he feared for his life when Chris Kaba tried to ram his way out of a police stop
The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024 Met police officer who shot Chris Kaba acquitted of murder Martyn Blake shot Kaba, who was unarmed, in 2022, saying he feared Kaba would use car to kill officers
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024 Jury retires in trial of Met firearms officer accused of murdering Chris Kaba Prosecutors have alleged the shooting was not ‘not necessary’, but the firearms officer claims he feared for his life