News · 5 August 2026
Officer who shot Chris Kaba won't face police disciplinary action
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Police marksman Sgt Martyn Blake will not face disciplinary proceedings after shooting Chris Kaba in Streatham, south-east London. Alterations to government regulations concerning police use of force elevated the misconduct test to the criminal law level. The Independent Office for Police Conduct confirmed the withdrawal of proceedings, a decision welcomed by senior police figures.
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