Met firearms officer accused of murdering Chris Kaba in shooting is named

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2. They’re all crying about it over on their sub, I don’t see why civilians that are charged are all named but it’s apparently a huge deal if it’s a cop. 

3. The bloke clearly had a reason to shoot the bloke. It’s the fact that he’s of ethnic minority. If it was a white bloke down the pub no one would care. Sums up the UK now.

4. Unless there was an immediate threat to life, then the guy should not have been shot, especially in the head. Police officer murdered him plain and simple. Deserves life in prison

5. The BBC and other media organisations were so absolutely desperate to name this man that they lodged numerous appeals. What have they actually achieved beyond significantly increasing the level of danger he is in? Has knowing his name massively helped the reporting of events and processes and will it help boost confidence in the judicial system? I struggle to see how. The media are scum.

6. The amount of sympathy for a woman beating gang banger is insane

7. No mention in the article of witnesses claiming he was ramming the police with his car before he was shot.

8. This guys career is over regardless of whether he’s innocent or guilty.

   >The lifting of the order followed a legal challenge by several media organisations based on the principle of open justice.

   Vultures

   Naming a person who was convicted and found guilty? Go for it. But no-one who isn’t guilty of a crime should have to be publicly dragged through the mud, especially when there’s such an obvious risk to their safety like in this case.

   >While the officer’s name and date of birth can be released, there is a ban on any pictures or court sketches showing him, as well as reports of his address.

   Completely unenforceable. Wouldn’t be surprised if his address and photo was being shared on social media or messaging apps this very minute.

9. If he or his family come to harm the judge will have blood on their hands. Awful decision.