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Met seeks answers over claim Chris Kaba murder probe was ‘to stop rioting’

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley previously said his officers believe campaign groups can influence accountability

Evening Standard

Police watchdog defends Chris Kaba murder probe on BBC Panorama despite marksman’s acquittal

Row erupts as Sal Naseem alleges Kaba hadn’t presented a sufficient danger before a Met marksman shot him dead

Evening Standard

Chris Kaba shooting: Lead investigator speaks out after police officer acquitted

Mr Kaba’s family has said they were ‘shocked and surprised’ after learning he was involved in a nightclub shooting days before he was killed in a police stop

The Independent UK

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Ex-Met officer to appear in court charged with sex offence on teen he met while on duty

Che Homersham is alleged to have formed ‘inappropriate’ relationship with 16-year-old girl

Evening Standard

Scotland Yard praises policing reforms as ‘welcome step forward’

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley commented after Yvette Cooper unveiled a string of measures in the wake of the Chris Kaba case.

The Independent UK

Met chief backs changes to firearms officer scrutiny after Chris Kaba shooting

Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley commented after Yvette Cooper unveiled a string of measures in the wake of the Chris Kaba case

Evening Standard

'Band of Brothers' police WhatsApp group shared vile racist and misogynist messages

A group chat including comments comparing an animal being killed to George Floyd’s death

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Chris Kaba shooting: Yvette Cooper vows to reform how police are held to account

The Home Secretary spoke in the Commons on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Met making new representations to IOPC over Martyn Blake misconduct hearing

Martyn Blake was cleared of murder after a trial at the Old Bailey, and now the IOPC is reviewing whether he should face disciplinary proceedings.

The Independent UK

Police watchdog reviewing if Met marksman who killed Chris Kaba should face disciplinary proceedings

Martyn Blake was cleared of murder after a trial at the Old Bailey, and now the IOPC is reviewing whether he should face disciplinary proceedings

Evening Standard

‘Car flipped three times’ in collision that killed pregnant woman – eyewitness

The incident happened on the A20, near the junction with Kidbrooke Park Road, Eltham, at around 6.15pm on Thursday.

Evening Standard

Deaths in police custody reach 17-year high, figures reveal

The police watchdog said increases were ‘disappointing’ after 24 deaths in or following police custody – as well as 68 apparent suicides after release

The Independent UK

Boy, 17, killed in police chase outside London hospital as friend fights for life

One girl posted a tearful video to TikTok, adding: ‘We could have had a future together. If only police could do their job properly’

The Independent UK

IOPC investigates retired officers over role in wrongful conviction of Andrew Malkinson

Police watchdog investigation could involve criminal charges for one of the four former Greater Manchester police officers

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Four officers face disciplinary action over David Carrick investigation

Serial rapist was reported eight times to police but no action was reportedly taken until his arrest in 2021

The Independent UK

Met Police officers to face disciplinary proceedings over investigations into serial rapist David Carrick

Serving Metropolitan Police officer David Carrick was jailed for life in February 2023 after being unmasked as one of the UK’s worst sex offenders

The Independent UK

Met Police misconduct found after Black boy mistakenly searched in robbery investigation

Footage went viral of De-Shaun Joseph, 14, restrained on the ground by Met Police officers in Croydon in 2022

Evening Standard

Met Police officers committed misconduct in search of schoolboy in Croydon, says police watchdog

Watchdog probe finds officers committed misconduct by using unreasonable restraint on schoolboy

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The Independent UK

Skiving police officer caught flying to Turkey on holiday after calling in sick

Suspicions were raised when evidence emerged that the sick officer was not in the country

The Guardian - UK

Woman cleared over ‘coconut’ placard calls on IOPC to investigate Met

Exclusive: Marieha Hussain asks police watchdog to look into claim the force pursued a politicised case against her

The Independent UK

Met Police officer committed ‘gross misconduct’ when holding Taser to Black boy’s neck

Pc Connor Jones was given a final written warning that will be in place for three years, the IOPC said.

The Guardian - UK

Met officer who held Taser to black boy’s neck found guilty of gross misconduct

Jamar Powell says PC Connor Jones should be sacked rather than receiving written warning over traumatising action

Evening Standard

Jamar Powell: Met Police officer who put Taser to Black teenager's neck during stop given final warning

Police watchdog says ‘no need’ for Taser to be placed on boy’s neck to handcuff him when he was already kneeling on road

The Independent UK

‘16 years old, vulnerable, in handcuffs’: Police held Taser to teenager’s neck, hearing told

Mr Powell, now aged 20, said he “thought he was going to die” while surrounded by police, some armed

Evening Standard

'Corrupt' police officer jailed for using dead people's bank details and stealing from public

The former officer also stole a laptop and bag from a member of the public while they were being arrested

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