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Met Police officer charged with murder of Chris Kaba in Streatham

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Met Police officer who shot Chris Kaba dead in Streatham charged with murder - News Shopper

Mr Kaba, 24, died on September 6, 2022, after he was struck by a single bullet fired by a firearms officer.

The officer, who has not been named, will appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on Thursday (September 21).

Rosemary Ainslie, head of the CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) Special Crime Division, said: “Following a thorough review of the evidence provided by the IOPC (Independent Office for Police Conduct), the CPS has authorised a charge of murder against a Metropolitan Police officer following the death of Chris Kaba.

Streatham: Man dies on train tracks after Met Police car chase

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On Wednesday (June 14) just after 3.25am a car heading towards Streatham High Road failed to stop for police.

Officers followed the car indicating it should stop after a pursuit was authorised.

The car crashed in Brunswick Mews, Streatham and the driver ran from the scene.

He was last seen in nearby Potters Lane before officers lost sight of him.

The police helicopter was called and the area was searched.

A man was seen lying on railway lines in the vicinity of Estreham Road.