The Latest Breaking News from Murder

Ex-juror in ‘shaken baby’ case tells hearing Texas death row inmate should not face execution

Robert Roberson was scheduled to be executed on Thursday for the murder of his own daughter – but received a last-minute reprieve amid widespread concerns that she died of natural causes

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024

Boy, 16, arrested on suspicion of murder after death of woman in Bristol

The boy was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Evening Standard · 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

The Guardian - UK · Oct 21, 2024

The Traitors Finland series finale postponed after contestant is murdered

He was playing the role of a traitor in the TV show

The Independent UK · 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.

Evening Standard · 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.

The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2024

Second man charged in connection with 'attempted murder' in Orkney

A SECOND man has been arrested and charged with attempted murder after an assault which left a man fighting for his life in Orkney.

The National (Scotland) · 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.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

Decision to bring murder charge sparked anger among armed officers

Police bosses warned that ‘significant numbers’ of marksmen may step back from firearms duties without changes made to ways they are held to account.

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024