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The police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba in September 2022 has gone into hiding due to severe threats, including a £10,000 bounty placed on his head by criminal gangs. The officer, identified as Martyn Blake, was involved in the shooting after Kaba’s car was linked to a firearms incident.
Though Blake was acquitted of murder charges in October 2024, the trial sparked significant public attention and outrage, especially from Kaba’s supporters. The threats reflect the escalating danger police officers face following contentious incidents involving fatalities.
The shooting of Chris Kaba, an unarmed black man, became a focal point for national protests in the UK, amid increasing scrutiny over police use of force, especially against people of color.
The shooting of Chris Kaba, an unarmed black man, became a focal point for national protests in the UK, amid increasing scrutiny over police use of force, especially against people of color.
Despite Blake’s acquittal, the trial left tensions high, as Kaba’s family and supporters continued to demand justice. For many, the case symbolized deeper issues of racial profiling, police accountability, and systemic inequality within the UK’s justice system.
Blake’s situation is particularly precarious because of the perception that gangs in London may seek retribution for Kaba’s death, who was revealed during the trial to have had past involvement in gang activity.
Attached is an article regarding the bounty on the police officer head.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/31245237/martyn-blake-bounty-cleared-chris-kaba-murder/amp/
Article written and configured by Christopher Stanley
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