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Courts · LambethMet Police 'resisting' full inquest into Chris Kaba shooting, court told
The Metropolitan Police is reportedly opposing a full inquest into the death of Chris Kaba, who was shot by an officer in Streatham in September 2022. The Kaba family's legal team told Southwark Coroner's Court that the force's stance is 'disappointing and misguided'.
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Policing · SouthwarkMet Officer Cleared of Misconduct in Chris Kaba Shooting, Commissioner Welcomes Decision
A Metropolitan Police officer who shot Chris Kaba in Streatham in 2022 will not face misconduct proceedings, the IOPC confirmed. Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley called the decision a milestone but warned the accountability system remains unbalanced for officers and the public.
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Policing · LondonIOPC withdraws disciplinary case against Met sergeant in Chris Kaba shooting
The Independent Office for Police Conduct has dropped disciplinary proceedings against Sergeant Martyn Blake, the Metropolitan Police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba in 2022. The decision follows a shift in the legal standard for police use of force, effective 30 June 2025, which the IOPC says would now classify the incident differently.
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