Police watchdog complains to Ofcom over Chris Kaba Panorama episode Submitted by daniel on Thu, 24/04/2025 - 02:45 A police watchdog has complained to Ofcom over an episode of Panorama about the shooting of Chris Kaba. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it had gone to the broadcast regulator after demands for a public apology from the BBC were not met. Gang member Mr Kaba was shot by police officer Martyn Blake after trying to ram his way past police cars in Streatham, south-east London, in September 2022. Read more about Police watchdog complains to Ofcom over Chris Kaba Panorama episodeAdd new comment
Charity boss condemns planned anonymity for firearms officers accused of murder Submitted by daniel on Wed, 23/04/2025 - 16:53 New rules giving anonymity to firearms officers accused of murder put police above the scrutiny faced by the rest of the public, the head of the charity Inquest has warned. The legal change, being put before Parliament this week, was first announced in the autumn after Metropolitan Police officer Martyn Blake was cleared of the murder of Chris Kaba. Mr Kaba was fatally shot in Streatham, south-east London, in September 2022 after trying to ram his way past police cars that had blocked him in. Read more about Charity boss condemns planned anonymity for firearms officers accused of murderAdd new comment