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Misconduct proceedings against officer who shot Chris Kaba dropped

Misconduct proceedings against officer who shot Chris Kaba dropped
BBC News Wednesday 05 August 2026, 12:36 UTC 1 min read
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The police watchdog says Sgt Martyn Blake will not face a misconduct panel.

The police watchdog says Sgt Martyn Blake will not face a misconduct panel.
Chris Kaba (PERSON) Sgt Martyn Blake (PERSON)
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