Staffordshire Police Chief Constable Chris Noble resigns ahead of a gross misconduct hearing, with the IOPC investigating multiple allegations against him.
A police marksman who shot Chris Kaba may no longer face misconduct proceedings after the government changed rules on judging officers' use of force. Sgt Martyn Blake shot Kaba in 2022; Blake was cleared of murder but faced a disciplinary hearing. The IOPC paused the hearing pending rule changes, which have now led them to believe the case should not proceed, sparking anger from Kaba's family and campaigners.
The police marksman who shot Chris Kaba in 2022 may no longer face misconduct proceedings after the government raised the legal test for officers' use of force to match criminal law standards. The IOPC paused disciplinary proceedings pending the change and now believes the case should not proceed, though they will consult the Kaba family.
