Armed officers protest London police murder charges

5 articles, oldest first.

1. The Republic

   Some UK police put down guns after an officer is charged with murder in the shooting of a Black man ↗ (opens The Republic)

   Published Sep 23, 2023

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   LONDON (AP) — London’s police force said Sunday that some officers are refusing to conduct armed patrols after a colleague was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an unarmed Black man. A Metropolitan Police marksman was charged Wednesday over the September 2022 death of Chris Kaba, 24.

2. Courthouse News Service

   Armed officers protest London police murder charges ↗ (opens Courthouse News Service)

   Published Sep 24, 2023

   Courthouse News Service's feed description

   Armed members of London’s Metropolitan Police are handing in their firearms licenses following the decision to issue murder charges against a serving officer, leaving gaps in the city’s policing.

3. New York Times

   Some London Police Officers Step Back From Armed Duty After Murder Charge ↗ (opens New York Times)

   Published Sep 24, 2023

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   After a fellow officer was charged with murder in the death of a Black man, several armed officers refused to carry firearms in protest, the Metropolitan Police Service said.

4. France 24

   Hundreds of London police refuse to carry guns after officer charged with murder ↗ (opens France 24)

   Published Sep 24, 2023

   France 24's feed description

   Hundreds of London police officers began refusing to patrol with firearms on Sunday after an officer was charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a 24-year-old Black man. The unusual shooting – and subsequent charge…

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