Protestors Demand Justice for Chris Kaba Outside Old Bailey Following Acquittal of Met Marksman
Protesters gathered outside the Old Bailey in central London tonight, holding “Justice for Chris Kaba” signs after Metropolitan Police marksman Martyn Blake was found not guilty of murder. The verdict, which has sparked public outcry, follows the shooting of Chris Kaba, 24, in South London in September 2022. Demonstrators Voice Anger and Grief The demonstration […]
Chris Kaba’s Family Express ‘Devastation’ After Met Police Officer Cleared of Murder
Emotional scenes unfolded as Sheeda Queen, Kaba’s cousin, addressed the crowd, expressing the family’s shock and grief. Breaking down in tears, she said, “My family can’t be here. On the first day, when we started the trial, we watched footage of Chris being killed. We carried on watching it because it was part of […]
Met Commissioner Issues Statement Following Acquittal of Sgt Martyn Blake for Murder
A jury at the Old Bailey has unanimously acquitted Met firearms officer Sergeant Martyn Blake, 40, of murder following the police shooting of Chris Kaba in Lambeth in September 2022. The trial concluded on Monday, October 21, and the verdict has sparked reactions from across the police force and the community. Commissioner’s Statement Metropolitan Police […]
Breaking: Met Police Marksman Found Not Guilty of Murdering Chris Kaba
Prosecution Defends Decision to Charge Blake The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) defended its decision to prosecute Blake, asserting that it was essential for the case to be presented before a jury. Frank Ferguson, head of the CPS Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division, commented: “First and foremost, I want to say that my thoughts […]
Scotland Yard Marksman Acquitted of Murder in Chris Kaba Shooting
A Scotland Yard marksman, Sergeant Martyn Blake, 40, has been acquitted of murder after shooting 24-year-old Chris Kaba in a dramatic police operation in Streatham, South London, on September 5, 2022. The verdict was delivered today at the Old Bailey, where the jury unanimously cleared Blake of the charges following a three-week trial. The Incident […]
Seven Men Jailed for Over 102 Years Following Peckham Shootings
Seven men have been jailed for a combined total of over 102 years following a series of shootings in Peckham in May 2023. The group, who “retaliated to violence with more violence,” were sentenced at the Central Criminal Court on Friday, 18 October. Details of the Investigation The Met launched an investigation in May 2023 […]
Police Marksman Who Shot Chris Kaba ‘No RoboCop’, Jurors Told
Metropolitan Police officer Martyn Blake, 40, has denied the murder of 24-year-old Chris Kaba, who was fatally shot in London in 2022. The trial, taking place at the Old Bailey, has seen the defence argue that Blake acted as a human, not a robot, in the moments leading up to the shooting. Chris Kaba was […]
Man Convicted After Raping and Killing a Woman in Ealing
A man has been found guilty of manslaughter and rape of a woman in Southall following an extensive investigation by the Metropolitan Police. “Even after his arrest, Iidow attempted to claim that his actions were consensual. This case has deeply affected those involved, due to its rarity and tragic details. We needed to prove Natalie’s […]
Man Found Guilty of Murder After Extensive CCTV and Forensic Investigation
Kyiza Sandiford, 24, from Merton, has been found guilty of the murder of 22-year-old Keelen Wong following a trial at the Old Bailey. The verdict was delivered on Thursday, 17 October, after detectives meticulously reviewed hours of CCTV footage and forensically linked Sandiford to a blood trail at the crime scene. Detective Inspector Kevin Martin […]
Met Marksman Accused of Creating ‘Fiction’ for Killing Chris Kaba, Murder Trial Hears
A Metropolitan Police marksman who shot and killed Chris Kaba has been accused of fabricating a narrative to justify his actions, a court heard on Thursday. Martyn Blake, the officer on trial for murder, is alleged to have fatally shot Kaba, 24, through the windscreen of an Audi in Streatham, south-east London, on September 5, […]
“Monster” Shane Simmonds Jailed for Life for Brutal Murder of Wife Tia
A man who planned and executed the murder of his wife by stabbing her in the neck has been sentenced to life in prison. Shane Simmonds, 39, killed his wife, Tia, at their home on Parbury Road, Forest Hill, on New Year’s Day. Today, Judge Philip Katz KC sentenced him at the Old Bailey to […]
Former Met Officer David Carrick Appears in Court Charged with String of Sex Attacks, Including Indecent Assault of Schoolgirl Aged Under 14
Former Scotland Yard protection officer David Carrick, 49, has appeared in court facing multiple charges, including the indecent assault of a girl under 14. Carrick, who previously served with the Metropolitan Police’s Parliamentary and Diplomatic Protection Command, is facing a total of nine charges related to two alleged victims. The charges include two counts of […]
Husband Sentenced for Murdering Wife in Forest Hill After Month-Long Plot
Shane Simmonds, 39, has been convicted of murdering his wife, Tia Simmonds, 32, at their home on Parbury Road, Forest Hill, on New Year’s Day. The chilling case revealed that Simmonds had been planning the murder for at least a month, despite the family having spent what seemed like a “normal” Christmas together just days […]
East London Man Jailed for Supporting Taliban Terrorism Following HMRC and Met Police Investigation
The investigation revealed that between 2017 and 2018, Choudhary sent multiple thermal imaging night vision rifle scopes to Pakistan, with the intention of supporting Taliban forces involved in attacks against the then-Afghan Government and coalition forces. Acting Commander Gareth Rees, of the Met’s Counter Terrorism Command, said: “This case demonstrates how terrorist activity can […]
Firearms Officer Tells Court of Fear and Chaos Before Chris Kaba Shooting
A firearms officer testifying at the Old Bailey has described the “incredibly frightening” moments leading up to the fatal shooting of 24-year-old Chris Kaba during a police stop in south London. The officer, referred to as HA10 to protect her anonymity, recounted her fear that a colleague had been hit by a car just […]
Met Detectives Secure Justice Following the Murder of Teenager in Dagenham
The tragic incident occurred on the night of 5 May 2023. Jordan and a friend had driven to Dagenham Heathway station, where they were ambushed by the four defendants, who were armed with machetes. Jordan was stabbed in the chest while sitting in the back seat of the car. Though he managed to run […]
Rapist Admits to Murdering Wife Found in South London Attic
Shane Simmonds has admitted to the murder of his 32-year-old wife, Tia Simmonds, whose body was discovered in the attic of their home in Forest Hill, South-East London, in January this year. On the first day of his trial at the Old Bailey, Simmonds, 39, pleaded guilty to the charge of murder, after initially claiming […]
Met Police Marksman Who Shot Chris Kaba ‘Did Not Intend to Kill Him,’ Court Told
The jury was informed that Mr Kaba, driving an Audi Q8, had been cornered by police vehicles in Kirkstall Gardens. In an effort to escape, he reportedly drove the vehicle forward and backwards before the shooting occurred. Officer Blake is facing a murder charge, which he denies. During his second day of testimony, Mr […]
