The Trial of Officer Blake

The Trial of Officer Blake

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  1. Number 1: Welcome to The Crime Desk

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  2. Number 2: 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? Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email us [email protected] Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and George Odling Guest: Mark Williams Editor: Chelsey Moore Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Lucy Vallance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  3. Number 3: 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. Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email us [email protected] Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Caroline Cheetham Guest: Rebecca Camber Editor: Chelsey Moore Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Lucy Vallance A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  4. Number 4: 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. Welcome to Episode 5: Not Guilty Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email us [email protected] Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and George Odling Guest: Nazir Afzal Editor: Chelsey Moore Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Lucy Vallance A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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  5. Number 5: 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” Follow us on instagram @thetrialpod Email us [email protected] Whatsapp us +447796657512 (start your message with ‘Trial’) Presenters: Caroline Cheetham and George Odling Editor: Izzy Bougeard Creative Director: Caroline Cheetham Executive Producer: Lucy Vallance A Daily Mail production. Seriously Popular. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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