Misconduct proceedings against officer who shot Chris Kaba dropped
Summary
The police officer who shot Chris Kaba in London in 2022 will not face misconduct charges, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) announced. The officer was acquitted of murder in 2024, and new legal rules about police use of force led to the decision to drop the misconduct case.Key Facts
- Chris Kaba, 24, was shot in Streatham, south London, by Sgt Martyn Blake in 2022 after Kaba tried to ram police cars.
- Sgt Martyn Blake was found not guilty of murder by a jury in 2024.
- Misconduct proceedings against Blake were paused in January due to a change in law about police use of force.
- The new law says police actions that are not crimes should not be considered misconduct.
- The IOPC decided to drop the officer’s misconduct case after reviewing the new legal standards.
- Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley called the long process unfair to officers and their families.
- The Kaba family continues to grieve Chris Kaba’s death and a coroner will decide if an inquest will happen.
- The IOPC aimed to avoid delays but paused the case to understand the new legal impact on police accountability.
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