In a twist nobody saw coming, the cop who was acquitted of murdering Chris Kaba is now in hot water again. Sergeant Martyn Blake, the Met officer who shot Kaba in 2022, might’ve dodged the murder charge, but he’s not out of the woods just yet. A misconduct panel is coming for him, and this time, it’s all about his use of force during that fatal encounter.
Blake, 45, fired his weapon through Kaba’s car window after a dramatic chase in south-east London. He claimed it was self-defense, saying Kaba was trying to ram the police vehicles. A jury said “not guilty” on the murder charge. But the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) isn’t backing down — they’re calling for a misconduct hearing. And here’s the kicker: if Blake’s found guilty, he could be shown the door. Yep, the end of the line for his career in the force.
This isn’t just a story about one cop. It’s about the pressure on police forces to hold their own accountable — especially in such high-profile cases. The IOPC’s stance? Even though the jury cleared him, there’s enough evidence to question whether Blake used excessive force.
And as if that’s not enough drama for one story, there’s more. The misconduct hearing? It’s going to be a spectacle — expect fireworks as Blake faces a team of outsiders in the panel. Could this be a game-changer for the Met? Only time will tell.
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