NEWS STORY : Guardian Newspaper Reports Family of Chris Kaba Have Attempted to Extend Reporting Restrictions on His Criminal Past

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Following the removal of reporting restrictions of Chris Kaba’s serious criminal past, the Guardian newspaper has reported that the family of Chris Kaba have attempted to extend reporting restrictions on his criminal activity. Cleared police officer Martyn Blake has been called “a hero” by Robert Jenrick, a candidate for the Tory leadership, with the Guardian today claiming:

“The family of Kaba had sought to extend reporting restrictions relating to his criminal past pending the end of all legal proceedings. But police, in a statement to the court, argued publication of details about his character could quell any potential unrest.”

Following pressure from a number of politicians, the Met Police said in a statement:

“It is the Metropolitan police’s assessment that the open and transparent disclosure of Mr Kaba’s character at the conclusion of the trial will significantly reduce the risk of unrest on London’s streets and help keep the public safe.”