The Trial of Officer Blake

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October 23, 2024 7: What Now?
In light of the Not Guilty verdict for firearms officer Martyn Blake, join us for
the final episode of this series as we discuss the fallout of this landmark
case. This includes today's announcement from the Home Secretary that there will
now be a presumption of anonymity for all firearms officers facing trial over
shooting in the course of duty up to the point of conviction.

Mark Williams, Chief Executive of the Police Firearms Officers Association talks to
Caroline and George about how important this will be for protecting officers who discharge guns in the course of duty in the future and the impact of the trial on Martyn Blake, other firearms officers and their families.

Welcome to Episode 7: What Now?

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Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and George Odling
Guest: Mark Williams
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Executive Producer: Lucy Vallance

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31min
October 23, 2024 6: Gangster
The jury have returned a Not Guilty verdict for firearms officer Martyn Blake. But what of Chris Kaba, the man he shot? In this episode we delve into the 24 year old’s criminal past which we weren't allowed to report during the trial.

Kaba was a member of one of South London’s most notorious and dangerous county lines drug gangs. His convictions date to when he was just 13 years old. Had he not died from the bullet fired by Martyn Blake he would have been standing trial for attempted murder himself for a shooting in a nightclub in Hackney.

Rebecca Camber, the Daily Mail’s Crime and Security Editor joins Caroline to unpack the details.

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30min
October 21, 2024 5: Not Guilty
Sgt Martyn Blake of the Metropolitan Police has been found Not Guilty of the murder of Chris Kaba. Join Caroline Cheetham and George Odling with the very latest from The Old Bailey as the jury reach their verdict in this historic case.

In September of 2022, a 24 year old was shot through his car windscreen by a Metropolitan Police firearms officer. Chris Kaba died in hospital that night and Martyn Blake was put on trial for his murder. The CPS’s decision to prosecute led to over 300 officers handing in their gun permits.

In this episode we chart the jury’s path to returning the not guilty verdict and speak to former Chief Crown Prosecutor Nazir Afzal, about how decisions to charge are made.

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October 18, 2024 4: He's not RoboCop
Join Caroline Cheetham and George Odling bringing you the very latest from The Trial of Officer Blake as it nears its conclusion.

In this episode we hear the words Martyn Blake used to describe the chaotic events leading up to the gunshot that caused Chris Kaba's death. He answers questions on whether his intention was to kill and whether he was aware of this as a possible outcome. We then bring you the key moments from the closing statements made by the prosecution and defence barristers, Tom Little KC and Patrick Gibbs KC.

Welcome to Episode 4: “He’s not RoboCop”

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Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and George Odling
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October 14, 2024 3: Why I Pulled the Trigger
Caroline Cheetham and George Odling are back with the very latest from The Trial of Officer Blake.

In September of 2022, a 24-year-old, father-to-be, was shot through his car windscreen by a Metropolitan Police firearms officer. Chris Kaba died in hospital that night and Martyn Blake now stands trial for murder. The CPS’s decision to prosecute led to over 300 officers handing in their gun permits.

In this episode we hear the words of Martyn Blake as he takes to the stand and defends his decision to fire the lethal shot.

Welcome to Episode 3: Why I Pulled the Trigger

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October 07, 2024 2: It's Never the Same as Living It
In this episode Caroline and George hear evidence from the firearms officers who were on duty on the night of the shooting.

One told the jury he almost fired the shot himself because he was in fear for his life as the Audi revved its engine. Another said Martyn Blake was not angry or frustrated as has been alleged by the prosecution, and another said there were concerns there might be a shotgun inside the car.

The prosecution say Martyn Blake exaggerated the threat level and should not have fired the shot which hit Chris Kaba in the head.

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October 03, 2024 1: Lethal Force
In the first episode of the Trial of Officer Blake, Caroline and George have the opening to the case at the Old Bailey, and the prosecutor's claims that firearms office Martyn Blake shot Chris Kaba in the head without justification.

We hear that Chris Kaba had been trying to escape from police in his Audi Q8, but that he posed no threat when he was shot. The car was stationary and he had his hands on the steering wheel.

He died from a single gunshot and Martyn Blake, whose codename was NX121, denies the charge of murder.

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October 02, 2024 Lethal Force
In the first episode of the Trial of Officer Blake, Caroline and George have the opening to the case at the Old Bailey, and the prosecutor's claims that firearms office Martyn Blake shot Chris Kaba in the head without justification.

We hear that Chris Kaba had been trying to escape from police in his Audi Q8, but that he posed no threat when he was shot. The car was stationary and he had his hands on the steering wheel.

He died from a single gunshot and Martyn Blake, whose codename was NX121, denies the charge of murder.

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Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and George Odling
Editor: Alex Graham
Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham
Executive Producer: Lucy Vallance

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FAQs about The Trial of Officer Blake:

How many episodes does The Trial of Officer Blake have?

The podcast currently has 9 episodes available.