Chris Kaba: Watchdog investigator defends decision that led to trial Submitted by daniel on Mon, 04/11/2024 - 05:59 Picture Image Police watchdog lead defends Chris Kaba decision The man who led the investigation into the shooting of Chris Kaba has defended the decision that led to a firearms officer being unsuccessfully tried for murder. Sal Naseem's assessment that murder may have been committed has drawn fierce criticism following the acquittal of the officer. But speaking publicly for the first time about the case, he told BBC Panorama that in his opinion, he had not been convinced that Mr Kaba presented a sufficient danger to justify being shot. Read more about Chris Kaba: Watchdog investigator defends decision that led to trialAdd new comment
Thousands march in London over deaths in custody and riots Submitted by daniel on Sat, 26/10/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image Thousands march over riots and deaths in custody Thousands of people have joined three different marches in London, focusing on the UK’s summer riots and the deaths of people in police custody. An annual event by United Families and Friends Campaign took place in Trafalgar Square remembering those who have died in police custody, and was attended by hundreds including the family of Chris Kaba. Read more about Thousands march in London over deaths in custody and riotsAdd new comment
former Met firearms officer Submitted by daniel on Thu, 24/10/2024 - 09:45 Picture Image Chris Kaba trial a farce - ex-Met firearms officer A former Met Police marksman, who was cleared of the murder of a suspected armed robber, has said the case against Martyn Blake was "a farce from start to finish". Mr Blake, 40, shot Chris Kaba in the forehead during a police vehicle stop in Streatham, south London, in September 2022. The officer, who was cleared of murder earlier this week, told the Old Bailey how he feared one of his colleagues might be killed by 24-year-old Mr Kaba, who had been boxed in by police cars and was trying to ram his way free. Read more about former Met firearms officerAdd new comment
Chris Kaba verdict is traumatising, say black community leaders Submitted by daniel on Wed, 23/10/2024 - 06:04 Picture Image Kaba case traumatising, say black community leaders Black communities in south London are really traumatised and feel they have been denied justice after a police officer was cleared of murdering Chris Kaba, community leaders have said. About 150 people gathered for a vigil outside the Old Bailey in central London on Monday after jurors returned their verdict. In Croydon on Tuesday, some residents were reluctant to speak to BBC London about the case, but two community leaders sat down to discuss how people were feeling. Read more about Chris Kaba verdict is traumatising, say black community leadersAdd new comment
Chris Kaba shot man in nightclub days before his death Submitted by daniel on Tue, 22/10/2024 - 12:30 Picture Image Chris Kaba, the man shot dead by a police firearms officer in south London, was named as the gunman in a nightclub shooting days before he died, it can now be reported. Mr Kaba was shot in the head during an armed vehicle stop in Streatham on 5 September 2022. It can now be reported that he shot a man in both legs at the Oval Space nightclub in Hackney, east London, on 30 August 2022. He was a rapper who performed under the names Madix or Mad Itch and was part of the 67 gang, a UK drill group and infamous gang. Read more about Chris Kaba shot man in nightclub days before his deathAdd new comment
Chris Kaba: Officer 'thought colleague had been hit by car' Submitted by daniel on Wed, 16/10/2024 - 17:36 Picture Image Officer thought colleague hit by car in Kaba case A firearms officer has told the Old Bailey she feared one of her colleagues had been hit by a car moments before Chris Kaba was fatally shot during a police stop. The officer, referred to as HA10 to protect her anonymity, said it had been an “incredibly frightening” event that culminated in the death of the 24-year-old in London, on 5 September 2022. That night, Met Police officer Martyn Blake shot Mr Kaba through the windscreen of an Audi car which had been linked to a shotgun incident the night before. Read more about Chris Kaba: Officer 'thought colleague had been hit by car'Add new comment
West Dulwich LTN: Residents make legal threat to Lambeth Council Submitted by daniel on Thu, 03/10/2024 - 08:00 Picture Image 'Two thirds of respondents oppose latest LTN' Campaigners in south London have said they plan to take the council to the High Court over the introduction of a new Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN). The West Dulwich Action Group said 67% of people who responded to a consultation about an 18-month trial on Idmiston Road "were either unhappy or very unhappy with what was proposed". Lambeth Council's deputy leader councillor Rezina Chowdhury said "we know these things work" and that other LTNs had reduced traffic and the number of accidents. Read more about West Dulwich LTN: Residents make legal threat to Lambeth CouncilAdd new comment
Neonatal app to show signs of illnesses in black and Asian babies Submitted by daniel on Tue, 24/09/2024 - 06:13 Picture Image Student creates app to improve care for black babies A student midwife has created an app to help raise awareness of the symptoms of maternal and neonatal conditions on black and brown skin. Ruby Jackson, 23, said she was inspired to create "Melanatal" due to a general lack of understanding about how some conditions present in people who are not white. It will offer patients and clinicians visual guides to the signs and symptoms of conditions including jaundice, pre-eclampsia and mastitis. Read more about Neonatal app to show signs of illnesses in black and Asian babiesAdd new comment
Wheelchair user prevented from boarding Eurostar over ramp Submitted by daniel on Tue, 10/09/2024 - 09:58 Picture Image Wheelchair user prevented from boarding Eurostar A disability activist said she was prevented from boarding a Eurostar service to London because she had not booked a ramp - even though her ticket was for a wheelchair space. Sam Jennings, 46, who uses an electric wheelchair, said staff at Gare du Nord station in Paris had "watched me queue to check in, then turned me round when I got to the front and sent me away to the office" to book a ramp. Read more about Wheelchair user prevented from boarding Eurostar over rampAdd new comment
Train disruption to last nine days in south London for upgrades Submitted by daniel on Sat, 24/08/2024 - 04:08 Picture Image Trains in south London will be disrupted with little to no service for nine days, Network Rail has warned. The rail operator urged passengers in the Crystal Palace area to plan ahead during upgrade works from 24 August to 1 September. It will be carrying out a "major track upgrade", replacing 1,500m (about 4,900ft) of track, five sets of switches and crossings and moveable rails. No Southern Railway trains will run at West Norwood, Gipsy Hill, Birkbeck and Beckenham Junction stations during the works. Read more about Train disruption to last nine days in south London for upgradesAdd new comment