Acquitted: London Officer Cleared in Fatal Shooting of Black Motorist

A London police officer, Martyn Blake, was acquitted of murder charges in the shooting of unarmed motorist Chris Kaba. The incident occurred after Kaba's vehicle was trapped by police. The court acquitted Blake, citing a misjudged threat, and the decision was met with mixed reactions.

In a significant legal outcome, London police officer Martyn Blake has been acquitted of murdering Chris Kaba, a Black motorist. The jury's decision on Monday ends the two-year case.

The tragic incident unfolded when Blake, perceiving a threat, fired through the windshield of Kaba's Audi. Kaba, unarmed, was attempting to escape a police blockade.

Although jurors deliberated for just three hours, their verdict spoke volumes. While the Kaba family remained stoic, prosecutors maintained respect for the court's decision.

(With inputs from agencies.)