Sgt. Martyn Blake of the Met Police, who was acquitted of murder after the shooting of Chris Kaba, is to undergo a gross misconduct hearing, as announced by the police watchdog. The incident occurred on September 5, 2022, when Kaba attempted to evade a police stop. Met Police officials expressed that they had opposed further action against Blake, citing the thorough judicial review and the not guilty verdict. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) stated their decision derived from all evidence and testimonies involved in the case.
"We made strong representations that he should not face any further action due to the extensive evidence tried and tested at court and the not guilty verdict returned by the jury."
"The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said its decision was based on examining all the evidence [and] views of all parties."
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