成人论坛

Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial

Introducing... Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial

Firearms officer Martyn Blake is on trial over the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba.

• 2 mins

Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial

The Trial Begins

The trial begins with the prosecution arguing Martyn Blake's actions were unjustifiable.

• 19 mins

Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial

Officers in the Witness Box

The trial continues with nine police officers giving evidence.

• 23 mins

Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial

Experts, Explanations and an Apology

The court hears Martyn Blake is "sorry" but insisted actions were "lawful and necessary".

• 14 mins

Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial

Officer Blake in the Witness Box

Martyn Blake tells the jury he was "filled with dread" before he killed Chris Kaba.

• 15 mins

Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial

Officer Blake in the Witness Box: The Cross-Examination

Martyn Blake tells the jury he did not aim for Chris Kaba's head or intend to kill him.

• 13 mins

Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial

The Burden of Proof

With the trial almost over, the judge advises the jury on how to reach a verdict.

• 21 mins

Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial

The Closing Arguments

Before the jury retires, the barristers have one last chance to argue their case.

• 13 mins

Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial

The Verdict

The trial concludes with the jury finding Martyn Blake not guilty of Chris Kaba's murder.

• 19 mins

Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial

Who was Chris Kaba?

As reporting restrictions lift post-verdict, we learn about Chris Kaba's criminal past.

• 21 mins

Chris Kaba Killing - Police Officer on Trial

The Impact

What questions and debates does the Chris Kaba case highlight?

• 36 mins