Metropolitan Police firearms officer Martyn Blake stated, 'the events of that night were extremely violent and dangerous,' emphasizing his belief that his colleagues were in grave danger, leading him to fire his weapon. He described the seconds that unfolded as chaotic and full of immediate threat, which justified his actions in his mind, despite the tragic outcome of the incident.
Blake acknowledged the 'enormous distress' caused to Chris Kaba's family, expressing his deep shock over taking a life. In his testimony, he reassured the court that he had acted in a lawful manner, believing it was necessary to protect his colleagues from imminent harm. 'It's a scenario no officer wants to be in,' he remarked, highlighting the moral weight carried by law enforcement professionals.
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