Sara Sharif Murder Trial Hears Harrowing Details of Abuse and Confession
The murder trial of 10-year-old Sara Sharif has revealed shocking details of the abuse she endured in the weeks leading up to her death. The Old Bailey heard that Sara had been burned with an iron, tied to a heating pipe, and suffered numerous fractures to her spine, collarbone, arms, and ribs. Prosecutors said she […]
Met Police Officer Who Shot Chris Kaba Thought Colleague Was ‘About to Die,’ Court Hears
The Metropolitan Police marksman, Martyn Blake, who fatally shot 24-year-old Chris Kaba in South London in 2022, told a jury at the Old Bailey that he believed one of his colleagues was “about to die” when he opened fire. Blake, giving evidence for the first time in public, recounted the moments leading up to […]
Fifth Man Charged in Tower Hamlets Murder of Joshua McLean
A fifth suspect has been charged in connection with the murder of Joshua McLean in Tower Hamlets. Shanoor Ahmed, 38, of Russia Lane, E2, is set to appear at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Monday, October 14, charged with McLean’s murder. Ahmed was arrested on Saturday, October 12. This brings the total number of individuals […]
Key Moments from Week 2 of Chris Kaba Murder Trial: Met Police Firearms Officers Testify
As the trial of Metropolitan Police Officer Martyn Blake enters its third week, the jury has heard testimony from key prosecution witnesses regarding the events leading to the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba in South London on September 5, 2022. Blake, 40, is accused of murdering Kaba, a 24-year-old father-to-be, during a police stop […]
Police Officer Defends Actions in Chris Kaba Shooting as ‘Lawful, Proportionate, and Necessary’
The police officer who shot and killed Chris Kaba in south London in September 2022 has told a jury that he believed his actions were “lawful, proportionate, and necessary” as he acted to protect the lives of his colleagues. The officer, Martyn Blake, 40, made the comments in statements during investigations by the Metropolitan Police […]
Detectives Appeal for Help to Find Murder Victim’s Next-of-Kin
Detectives are appealing to the public for help in identifying the family members or next-of-kin of a murder victim in London. Anthony Marks, a 51-year-old member of the homeless community, was tragically attacked in the early hours of Saturday, 10 August, in Cromer Street, WC1. Anthony had reportedly been sheltering in a nearby bin […]
Met Police Driver Feared Colleague Would Be Run Over Before Chris Kaba Shooting, Court Hears
A Met Police driver told a court that he feared his colleague was going to be run over just moments before Chris Kaba was fatally shot by a Met firearms officer. The officer, known by the cypher AY3, described the “very dramatic scene” unfolding in Streatham, south-east London, as he gave evidence at the Old […]
Two Charged with Murder of Josh McKay in Waltham Forest
A man and a woman have appeared in court after being charged with the murder of 33-year-old Josh McKay, who was fatally stabbed in Waltham Forest. Tenika Parker, 28, of Canterbury Road, Waltham Forest, and Daniel Cooper, 21, of Gosport Road, Waltham Forest, have both been charged with murder. Parker appeared at Thames Magistrates’ Court […]
Chris Kaba Murder Trial Day 3: Live Updates from the Old Bailey
A third day of the trial of Met Police marksman Martyn Blake, who stands accused of the murder of 24-year-old Chris Kaba, continues at the Old Bailey today (Friday, October 4). Blake, 40, shot Kaba in the head as he sat in the driver’s seat of an Audi during a police stop in Streatham, South […]
Met Investigation Leads to Islington Murder Conviction
A teenager has been convicted of murder after a police investigation into the fatal stabbing of Mohamed Abdi Noor in Islington. Sanchez Tate, 18, of Tufnell Park Road, Islington, was found guilty of Mohamed Abdi Noor’s murder on Tuesday, 1 October, following a trial at the Old Bailey. Police were called at 19:27 hrs on […]
Police Officer Feared Chris Kaba Would Kill, Court Told
A police marksman who shot Chris Kaba dead said he believed that “one or many” officers could be killed as the suspect attempted to escape “at any cost,” a court has heard. Martyn Blake, who denies murder, shot the 24-year-old in the head through the windscreen of his car during a police stop in […]
Woman Found Guilty of Manslaughter After Death of Four Boys in Sutton House Fire
A woman has been convicted of manslaughter after four young boys tragically died in a house fire in Sutton. The victims, two sets of twins named Bryson and Kyson, aged four, and Leyton and Logan, aged three, were left alone in their home on Collingwood Road on the evening of December 16, 2021, when a […]
A man has been charged with the murder of Dontae McLaren in Lambeth
A man has been charged with the murder of Dontae McLaren following a knife fight in Lambeth. Dynzell Patrick, 26, appeared at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court this morning (Thursday, 3 October) where he was remanded in custody. He is set to appear at the Old Bailey on Monday, 7 October. Patrick was arrested by officers on […]
Mother Found Guilty of Manslaughter After Four Sons Die in Sutton House Fire
A mother has been convicted of manslaughter after her four young sons died in a house fire while she was out shopping at Sainsbury’s, leaving the children alone at home. Deveca Rose, 29, had locked her two sets of twins inside their house on Collingwood Road, Sutton, when the fatal fire broke out on the […]
Chris Kaba Murder Trial Live Updates: Prosecution Dissects Armed Officer’s Account at Old Bailey
The trial of Metropolitan Police officer Martyn Blake, accused of the murder of Chris Kaba, continued today (Thursday, October 3) at the Old Bailey. Blake, 40, shot and killed 24-year-old Kaba during a police stop in Streatham, South London, on September 5, 2022. The prosecution is claiming that Blake’s use of lethal force was not […]
Man Shot Dead by Met Officer Was Not a Threat, Jury Told
A Metropolitan police firearms officer may have been “angry, frustrated and annoyed” when he fatally shot a suspect who posed no immediate threat, a jury at the Old Bailey has been told. Chris Kaba, 24, was killed on 5 September 2022 in Streatham, south London, when a single bullet was fired into his head by […]
Chris Kaba Murder Trial: Live Updates as Met Police Firearms Officer Faces Old Bailey Jury
The trial of Met Police firearms officer Martyn Blake has begun at the Old Bailey today (Wednesday, October 2), where Blake, 41, is facing a jury over the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba in Streatham, South London, in September 2022. Blake denies the charge of murder. Chris Kaba, 24, was shot once in the head […]
Trial of Met Firearms Officer for Murder of Chris Kaba to Begin
The trial of Metropolitan Police firearms officer Martyn Blake, charged with the murder of Chris Kaba, will begin today at the Old Bailey. The proceedings are set to start at 10:30 a.m. on October 2, 2024, and are expected to last for three weeks. https:///youtu.be/iSt0oRPFHTQ?si=DGKvOSw3y3D_bEoX Chris Kaba, a 24-year-old, was fatally shot by […]
