The Latest Breaking News from IOPC

Family condemn three-month wait to view Met police video of fatal Taser incident

Relatives say delay in seeing bodycam footage of officers using stun gun on Oladeji Omishore at Chelsea Bridge was ‘cruel’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 24, 2022

Family of man who died after being shot with taser criticise ‘cruel’ wait to see bodycam footage

Investigators from the Independent Office for Police Conduct are continuing to examine events around the incident

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2022

Chris Kaba: Inside story of shooting that shocked London

The killing of the 24-year-old unarmed rapper by a police marksman in Streatham has sparked calls for justice from angry protesters and has left his grieving family distraught. Here, the Standard investigates the events leading up to his death that has left many in the capital demanding urgent answers

Evening Standard · Sep 23, 2022

Thousands of protesters gather at Scotland Yard over killing of Chris Kaba

Members of the public outside Scotland Yard protest against the Metropolitan Police, following the shooting of Chris Kaba, 24, in Streatham earlier this month. They further protested the handling of the subsequent IOPC investigation.Chants of ‘no justice, no peace’ and ‘no racist police’ were heard amongst the protest, which remained…

Evening Standard · Sep 17, 2022

Protests across UK over killing of unarmed black man Chris Kaba

Local MP says firearms officer being investigated should have been suspended immediately

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2022

Chris Kaba’s cousin says police watchdog response lacks urgency

Jefferson Bosela, family spokesperson, says IOPC’s timeline for homicide investigation too long

The Guardian - UK · Sep 17, 2022

Chris Kaba's family say 'hearts ripped out of their chests' after police shooting

Chris Kaba was shot dead by police following a police pursuit, but no gun was found in the vehicle he was driving - which was also not registered to him. His cousin Jefferson Bosela has quit his teaching job to campaign full-time

Daily Mirror · Sep 16, 2022

Police watchdog to investigate if race was factor in Chris Kaba shooting

The IOPC says it will find out if the 24-year-old's “race influenced any actions taken by the police”

Wales Online · Sep 16, 2022

Chris Kaba killing: IOPC investigation to examine whether race was a factor

Police watchdog says work will take until next year, drawing condemnation from family’s lawyer

The Guardian - UK · Sep 16, 2022

Watchdog to consider whether race was a factor in fatal shooting of Chris Kaba

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has issued an update on the investigation.

The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2022