UK - Chris Kaba 21, shot dead by armed officers, now a murder inquiry, London.

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BBC criticised over new Chris Kaba documentary

The BBC has been criticised for screening a new documentary about Chris Kaba just two weeks after the officer who shot him dead in 2022 was cleared of a murder charge

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former Met officer and police commentator, told the Telegraph: 'The timing of this documentary is very questionable, given that there remains a significant threat to Sgt Blake's life.


'The flames have only just begun to die down, but then you have the IOPC and its investigator choosing to throw petrol on to the embers, with the assistance of the BBC and its Panorama documentary.

'We are now fully aware of the extreme levels of violence which surrounded Mr Kaba and his fellow gang thugs.

'This documentary is therefore only likely to increase the risk faced by the officer who was found not guilty of murder.

The programme was also aired despite proceedings into alleged misconduct remaining active.

One serving Met firearms officer told the newspaper: 'Two weeks ago, Sgt Blake was cleared of murder by a jury of his peers. They took just three hours to decide the case against him was unfounded.


"I would have hoped all of that might be enough to persuade the BBC to hold off airing such a potentially provocative programme. But sadly not. Let's just hope this doesn't spark the sort of violent backlash that we feared following the verdict.'

 

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Martyn Blake promoted after he was cleared of Chris Kaba murder

Armed police officer Martyn Blake has been promoted just weeks after he was cleared of the murder of gang member Chris Kaba in Streatham, South London, in September 2022.

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Met Police: Officer who shot Chris Kaba dead faces watchdog probe

Sgt Martyn Blake was cleared of murder, and the Met Police argued he should face no further action.

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