The Latest Breaking News from Martyn Blake

Home Secretary to complete review into accountability of firearms officers

It comes days after police marksman Martyn Blake, 40, was cleared of the murder of Chris Kaba.

The Independent UK · Oct 23, 2024

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 · Oct 22, 2024

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 · Oct 22, 2024

Voices: Chris Kaba’s death was an avoidable tragedy for his family – and the police

COMMENT: To stop this happening again, we need to take an uncomfortable look at the way the force – and society at large – treat young Black men

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

Chris Kaba death: why officer was not charged with manslaughter

While Martyn Blake was acquitted of murder, questions have been raised about why he didn’t face alternative charge

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2024

Police boss backed release of Chris Kaba’s gang links to reduce chance of unrest

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Stuart Cundy said the public should be ‘as well informed as is possible’ about the background of the case.

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2024

London Police Officer Acquitted In Fatal Shooting Case

London police officer acquitted in fatal shooting of Black motorist, sparking community debate on justice and accountability.

Top News · Oct 22, 2024

Chris Kaba was 'core gang member' who 'shot rival in nightclub' days before he was killed by police

Details of Chris Kaba’s criminal past have been revealed, as newly-released CCTV shows nightclub shooting

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2024

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

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