yes, chris kaba was travelling _ background of this?, chris kaba was travelling in a _ background of this? yes, chris kaba was travelling in a car— background of this? yes, chris kaba was travelling in a car in _ background of this? yes, chris kaba was travelling in a car in the - was travelling in a car in the streatham hill area of south london on september the 5th last year. he was hit by a single bullet fired from a police officer's gun and died on the 6th of september. it was a hugely controversial incident. it prompted quite widespread protests in london, concerns about possible excessive use of force. the independent 0ffice excessive use of force. the independent office for police conduct had conducted a detailed investigation, which ended in march this year. and then the result of that investigation have been with the crown prosecution service. after obviously quite lengthy consideration, if you look at the timetable involved, the crown prosecution service has now authorised that a police officer could be charged with the murder

a year on from the police shooting of chris kaba, his mother and father say they are still coming tofor everyone, the family, because since on that day, every day is a big issue for us. if there is football, we think about chris, music, we think about chris, we are home, we think about chris, everything. mr kaba was killed in streatham hill, south london, after the car he was driving was followed by an unmarked police car. the two vehicles collided on a residential street and a marksman fired one shot through the windscreen, hitting the 24—year—old in the head. it later emerged the audi car chris kaba was driving, which didn't belong to him, had been linked by police to a firearms incident the previous day. the independent office for police conduct completed its homicide investigation five months ago and passed their evidence on to the crown prosecution service. but the family say they are yet to hear anything back on a charging decision for the officer who fired the gun. so what about us? what about us? when i have to do the proper mourning for chris? it's very disappointing, very.

from the body cam footage and from what we know about chris kaba and his lifestyle.ed that the offices are likely to be carry out their duties but the metropolitan police as you say will have resources from other forces, as you say will have resources from otherforces, we as you say will have resources from other forces, we now know the ministry ofjustice has offered their support, ministry ofjustice has offered theirsupport, i ministry ofjustice has offered their support, i don't think that is going to have soldiers on the streets per se, but i think it's going to be a difficult conversation to have with those fires arms officers because they don't want to lose their lives. they don't leave their livelihood. because of one split—second they could've been shot or killed if they possible stub so thatis or killed if they possible stub so that is very difficult and there will have to be lots of talks between the police and i would like to see the senior leadership of the met coming out and supporting their fires arms officers especially the sops are facing charges. they

well, chris kaba was shot fatally last year, september 5th.r camera, an automatic number plate recognition camera, as being linked to an incident on the previous day. it was a short time after the car was stopped that chris kaba was shot fatally once in the head. he later died in hospital. now, the independent office for police conduct launched an investigation immediately and handed their evidence file to the crown prosecution service around seven months ago. and today, the crown prosecution service have authorised a charging decision for the officer who fired that gun. the charge of murder has been authorised by the crown prosecution service. now, the family have issued a statement and have said they welcomed today's decision. "which couldn't have come too soon," they say. they go on to say that chris was much loved by the family and all of his friends and he had a bright future ahead of him, but his life was cut short. meanwhile, the metropolitan police have also issued a statement today. the metropolitan police deputy assistant commissione

chris kaba was unarmed and the car did not belong to him.uite emotional when they got a glimpse of the defendant. the defendant has been told he faces a murder charge and a bail hearing will take place later today. he has been remanded into custody. today. he has been remanded into custod . , n today. he has been remanded into custod . , a ., ~ now a look at some other stories making the news today. figures from ucas, the universities and colleges admissions service, show the number of 18—year—olds accepted into university has fallen. it's the first time in five years admissions have dropped. the number of new students from disadvantaged backgrounds has also fallen. the man accused of escaping from wandsworth prison two weeks ago has pleaded not guilty to a charge of escape. daniel khalife, a 21—year—old former soldier, who also faces charges under the official secrets act and the terrorism act, appeared by video link at the old bailey. and the lionesses, the england women's football team, have reached agreement with the fa about a long—stan

a metropolitan police officer is to be charged with the murder of chris kaba, who was shot dead in southondon a year ago. when do we want it? now! consultants and junior doctors in england are out on strike at the same time, for the first time in the history of the nhs. and a snapshot of teenage life in the uk today. we have the results of a major survey. and in sport: harry kane's first champions league game for bayern is against a team who he might have been playing for. manchester united are in munich to face the england captain. good afternoon. the government is facing anger from the car industry about the plans being considered by the prime minister to delay a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. rishi sunak spoke to the cabinet this morning, and is to make a speech in downing street later this afternoon. the carmaker ford has said the proposal would undermine the government's �*ambition, commitment and consistency.�* one option seen by bbc news is for the 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars to be moved to 2035 — in line with the eu's timetable. another meas

a metropolitan police officer is to be charged over the death of chris kaba. the first time in the history of the nhs both consultants and junior doctors are out on strike. here in paris, the streets havejust been cleared by police as emmanuel macron prepares to welcome king charles. hello, i'm lucy hockings, welcome to bbc news now, three hours of fast—moving news, interviews and reaction. the prime minister is to give a speech after briefing cabinet members on possible changes to carbon policies. lets now speak damian grammaticas, our political correspondent. we know he

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it comes after one of their colleagues was charged last week with the murder of 2a—year—old chris kabanight confirms to me that it was more than a hundred officers from the met police who said he was handed a ticket, the right to bear arms and the source of officers were talking about are those who go out and about in patrol cars responding to incidents, if necessary. referred to that statement from the met police taken from that senior officers, including the commissioner have been meeting with firearms officers in recent days to addressing the concerns that they have about the decision to charge rather colleagues with murder in the statements as many are worried about the decisions and how the decision impacts on them, their families and other colleagues are concerned that it signals a shift in the way decisions they take a most challenging circumstances will be judged. we are told that in those conversations they will be ongoing and topical responses fully understand the genuinely health concerns that officers have interesting the statement says monitoring situations and explain con

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chris kaba was hit by a single bullet fired by a police officer.d outrage at his death, especially amongst london's black community. last week, his family were in court to see a police officer who is only being referred to as nxi2i charged with murder. they welcomed the prosecution, but it's been met with concern by many of the officer's colleagues. in total, it's thought more than 100 firearms officers have handed in what's known as a ticket permitting them to carry weapons. 0ne former officer says he's not surprised. i was on armed response for 23 years. i was on vip protection and i hugely enjoyed the professionalism, the teamwork of it. and i would miss that. would i put my weapon down today? yes, i would. hand it in. it's not worth it. announcing a review, the home secretary said police officers have to make split second decisions under extraordinary pressures. they mustn't fear ending up in the dock for carrying 0fficers risking their lives to keep us safe have my full backing. officers from other forces have now been drafted in to help patro

chris kaba was hit by a single bullet fired by a police officer. was widespread outrage at his death, especially amongst london's black community. last week, his family were in court to see a police officer — who is only being referred to as nx 121 — charged with murder. they welcomed the prosecution, but it's been met with concern by many of the officer's colleagues. there are more than 6,000 police officers in the uk who are authorised to carry a firearm and many of them work in london in some of the most sensitive parts of the capital. now it's thought around 100 of them have said that they no longer want to carry a gun. 0ne former officer says he's not surprised. i was on armed response for 23 years, i was on vip protection, and i hugely enjoyed the professionalism, the teamwork of it, and i would miss that. would i put my weapon down today? yes, iwould hand it in. it's not worth it. announcing a review, the home secretary said police officers have to make split second decisions under extraordinary pressures. they mustn't fear ending up in the

a direct result of the fatal shooting of 24—year—old chris kaba and the decision to charge the policed the trigger, with murder. i cannot understand why there can't be an arm wrapped around that person and say, you are innocent until proven guilty. we will support you and your family throughout this process and let justice prevail. but at least they have shown support. at the moment they back off straightaway, they don't want to talk to the officers, they don't want to be seen with them. these armed police in training were among those refusing to carry weapons. at the weekend, the met had to ask the military to be on standby, but now says that is no longer needed. counterterrorism specialist firearms officers of the most highly trained of the met�*s armed units, but a large number decided to hand in their ticket. there were concerns among specialist firearms officers who carry out planned raids on criminals. and authorised firearms officers who often are seen guarding buildings in central london. they know they are legally and personally responsible for firing and carrying a gun. they

a direct result of the fatal shooting of 24—year—old chris kaba and the decision to charge the policeulled the trigger, with murder. i cannot understand why _ trigger, with murder. i cannot understand why that can - trigger, with murder. i cannot understand why that can me l trigger, with murder. i cannot - understand why that can me an arm wrapped around that person and say, you are innocent until proven guilty. we will support you and your family throughout this process and let justice family throughout this process and letjustice prevail. but at least they have shown support. at the moment they back off straightaway, they don't want to talk to the officers, they don't want to be seen with them. , ., ,., . ., with them. these armed police and training were _ with them. these armed police and training were among those - training were among those refusing to carry weapons. at the weekend, the met had to ask the military to be on standby, but now says that is no longer needed. counterterrorism specialist firearms officers of the most highly trained of the met�*s armed units, but a larg

almost exactly a year ago, chris kaba was shot dead by a metropolitan police officer in south london.eath sparked a number of protests. the audi car mr kaba was driving was not his vehicle. it had been flagged by a police automatic number plate recognition camera as being linked to an incident the previous day. he was shot in the head. the 24—year—old was unarmed. the independent office for police conduct investigated the shooting and handed their evidence file to the crown prosecution service. the family of mr kaba spoke to the bbc earlier this month. what about us? when do i have to do the proper mourning for chris? it's very disappointing. very. today, the crown prosecution service has authorised a charge of murder against the officer who fired the gun. in a statement, the deputy assistant commissioner of the metropolitan police said today's announcement is a significant and serious development. the officer involved in the shooting will formally be charged tomorrow and will then appear at westminster magistrates�* court. greg mckenzie, bbc news. for the first time in the history of

chris kaba in south london.heo chikomba is at scotland yard for us now . good afternoon yard for us now. good afternoon to you, theo . this is to you, theo. this is significant, isn't it . significant, isn't it. >> it is indeed. well scotland's yard's firearm command is up against some challenges at the moment, particularly as a large number as you've just referred to, of firearms officers have handedin to, of firearms officers have handed in their tickets essentially a licence for them , essentially a licence for them, allowing them to use firearms arms during their duties. there are several thousand of them and of course, they can be called to various situations depending on when they are needed. the home secretary, though, suella braverman , has launched a review braverman, has launched a review into to armed officers and of course this situation has been also accepted by the met's police commissioner , owner sir police commissioner, owner sir mark rowley as well, welcoming this review . but what it means thi

, over the chris kaba kaba, over the chris kaba shooting . dawn? >> i think it's terrifying . i >> i think it's terrifying. i think it's very dangerous for everyone in london and certainly it has a potential to spread throughout the country as well to other big cities . and i feel to other big cities. and i feel terribly sorry for people that put themselves in the way of danger for no extra money. by the way, i'm response units do not get paid any extra money for risking their lives in this way. really? no. >> i did not know that. >> i did not know that. >> no. they are paid exactly the same as ordinary police officers so don't paid. so they don't get paid. >> enough. which isn't >> isn't enough. which isn't enough. >> isn't enough. which isn't enowhich isn't enough, by the >> which isn't enough, by the way. and they put themselves in constant danger. i was interviewing a former armed response officer this morning , response officer this morning, and he was involved in an incident where he nearly lost his life and he went home and his life an

just over a year ago chris kaba was driving _ decision? this week the firearms officer who fired at chris kaba was charged with murder and appeared in court. we can't name him for legal reasons, but ever since, there has been growing concern amongst firearms officers here in london about the implications of that but a judge. we know the commissioner has been meeting with firearms teams who fear that there will be a shift in the way the decisions they make in a split second under huge pressure i going to bejudged in the second under huge pressure i going to be judged in the future. second under huge pressure i going to bejudged in the future. despite those meetings we understand that more than 100 firearms officers here in london have decided temporarily to step back from their duties. that will mean they will have a pause to reflect, and give them some time to consider theirfuture. reflect, and give them some time to considertheirfuture. but reflect, and give them some time to consider their future. but that creates some problems for the m

chris kaba was fatally _ good morning. good morning. chris kaba was fatally shot _ good morning.will appear here at westminster magistrates�* court later has not been named for unspecified legal reasons and remains suspended from the metropolitan police service. thank you very much for that. king charles will address both houses of the french parliament later — on the second day of his state visit to france. he�*ll become the first british monarch to do so from the senate chamber. last night, at a banquet at the palace of versailles, the king spoke about strengthening the friendship between france and the uk. here�*s matt with a look at this morning�*s weather. very moody skies behind you. not even moody, just plain rain yesterday. everywhere i was in the uk! it yesterday. everywhere i was in the uk! ., , ~ yesterday. everywhere i was in the uk! ~ , yesterday. everywhere i was in the uk! ~, ., yesterday. everywhere i was in the uk! ~, uk! it was. a better day to come with breaks _ uk! it was. a better day to come with breaks in _ uk! it was. a better day to come with breaks in th

chris kaba in south london last year . in chris kaba in south london last year.r news, the greater year. in other news, the greater manchester mayor says the north shouldn't have to pay for the government's mismanagement of hs2. rishi sunak is refusing to guarantee that the manchester leg of the line will be completed . and with a decision completed. and with a decision expected to be announced before tory party conference next week and the home secretary will call for unity among western leaders to combat the global migration crisis . visiting the united crisis. visiting the united states today, suella braverman will tell an audience in washington that other countries could learn from the uk's innovative attempts to tackle illegal migrants. she's questioning whether legal frameworks designed more than 50 years ago are still fit for purpose. those and more stories on our website gbnews.com . on our website gbnews.com. >> a brighter outlook with boxt solar proud sponsors of weather on . gb news. solar proud sponsors of weather on. gb news. hi solar proud sponsors

murder of chris kaba . e situation. 24 year old kaba was unarmed and died when he was shot in his car in south london last year. former transport secretary grant shapps says it would be irresponsible to keep ploughing money into hs2 plans. irresponsible to keep ploughing money into hs2 plans . the money into hs2 plans. the government has failed to deny reports claiming the manchester leg is set to be scrapped. the east midlands parkway line is also under threat . the sunday also under threat. the sunday telegraph claims the potential cost of the high speed rail scheme has increased by £8 billion. the cuts could be made before the tory party conference in manchester next month . in manchester next month. downing street has sought to play downing street has sought to play down reports the prime minister is drawing up plans to slash inheritance tax. the sunday times claims rishi sunak is considering reducing the current rate in march in that budget, despite a warning by chancellor jeremy budget, despite a warni

it all comes after a met police officer was charged on thursday with the murder of unarmed chris kaba24—year—old was fatally shot in a borrowed car in south london, a car the police say was linked to an incident involving a gun. the met police are keen to stress that military personnel will not be involved in armed patrols across the capital's streets. that work will be done by police officers, the majority of which, the bbc has been told, will be from the met. but their numbers will be bulked out with officers from other forces from across the country. it's understood, though, that some officers from those forces have refused to work in london in solidarity with their met colleagues. the home secretary said she ordered the review to ensure armed officers have the confidence to do theirjob. the big question, though, is whether that installs confidence in the communities they serve. vincent mcaviney, bbc news. earlier the bbc heard from a former officer who didn't want to be identified.— officer who didn't want to be identified. ~ ., , ., , ., officer who didn't want to be identified.

office review, after a metropolitan police officer was charged with murdering a 24—year—old man, chris kabaondon last year. earlier, the bbc was told up to 300 officers had turned in permits allowing them to carry weapons. let's head to the newsroom now. tell us more about legal clarity that the prime minister is talking about here. that the prime minister is talking about here-— that the prime minister is talking about here. , , , ., ., about here. this seems to me at the heart of this — about here. this seems to me at the heart of this like _ about here. this seems to me at the heart of this like straight, _ heart of this like straight, non—strike which has been going on where officers have basically handing in their gun permits. police officers cannot strike, but clearly this has been a source of real concern amongst officers that that you feel have been treated unfairly in the law following the crown prosecution services decision to prosecute one of their number for the alleged murder of chris kaba who was shot dead in london. the key thing about this, how this blew up in the last few d

chris kaba in unarmed man. chris kaba in london last year.sparked protests in the community with his family saying they wouldn't rest until they got justice. >> well, our reporter theo chikomba is at scotland yard for us this morning and theo, in the last few minutes, the prime minister has waded into this row saying that firearms officers need clarity on their legal rights around all of this. and he's backed his home secretary in this review. >> that's right. well, it is something that the home secretary has said is looking into as part of this review following dozens of met police officers who carry out firearm duties, handing in their tickets, which allow them to carry out their duties. tickets, which allow them to carry out their duties . now, of carry out their duties. now, of course, the met office officers are important in the city when it comes to security . just this it comes to security. just this morning, you do see them going around this area. and of course , they pose as a deterrent. but if a situation does arise, they are there.

it comes after a police officer was charged on thursday with the murder of unarmed chris kaba last yearally shot while in a borrowed car in london. a car the police say was linked to an incident involving a gun. the police have been keen to stress that military personnel will not be involved in armed patrols. that work will be done by police officers. it is understood that some officers. it is understood that some officers from other forces have refused to work in the capital in solidarity with their met colleagues. the home secretary said she ordered the review to ensure that armed officers have the confidence to co—theirjob. but does that instill confidence in the communities they serve? our correspondentjoe inwood outlined the significance of the mods statement of support for the police. to clarify, we shouldn't be expecting to see soldiers on the street. this is not a question of the army stepping in to do what we would think of as everyday policing role — they're not going to be arresting people. this will be a contingency service, a contingency role. i spoke to the ministry of def

last yeah the murder of chris kaba last year.derstand how 100 people would be would feel emotionally very strongly about that and would want to support their colleague. that doesn't mean that wrong that that mean that it's wrong that that that police officer is that that that police officer is prosecuted. and, of course, we don't know any of the actual details in the case. so we can't say. but it doesn't mean in any way that it's because they've taken that decision that they're that they feel they've responded strongly it doesn't strongly to, that it doesn't mean doing so was wrong. mean that doing so was wrong. and there are still plenty of armed , you know, armed, met armed, you know, armed, met officers who are there. one thing where i would slightly quibble with with alex, it's basically all working . maybe basically all working. maybe it's working, but i think from things that we've seen over the last few years about how things are operating within the met, within the culture of the met and policing, i think there's probably

it all comes after a met police officer was charged on thursday with the murder of unarmed chris kabanked to an incident involving a gun. the met police has been keen to stress tonight that military personnel will not be involved in armed patrols across the streets of london. that work will be done by police officers, the majority of which, i am told, will be from the met, so their numbers will be bulked out with officers from other forces from across the country. it is understood, though, that some officers from those other forces have refused to work in the capital in solidarity with their met colleagues. the home secretary said she ordered the review to ensure armed officers have the confidence to do theirjob. the big question is whether that instils confidence in the communities they serve. ellie price, bbc news. american soccer star megan rapinoe played herfinal game on sunday in chicago. the usa versus south africa game was recognized as the athlete's farewell game with the national team, before retiring at the end of the season. the two—time world champion told reporters she's

the shooting of chris kaba last september and the announcement of a murder charge of an unarmed officer the protest. the association for armed forces is worried that its members aren't supported. i can't understand why that can't be a person who says you're innocent until proven guilty. we will support your family and let justice prevail and take its course, and at least show some support to these officers. they will back off straightaway at the moment. unless we shoot a terrorist and then everyone is happy. the investigation into the shooting in north london to prevent an escape from a prison van began in 2015 but was only resolved last year. a major concern is the length of time officers are under suspicion. they train very hard to do a good job, and they are concerned that, to be honest, it is not really worth it any more, the risk to them and their liberty and families is just too great. more than 100 of the most highly trained counterterrorism officers have given up their weapons, the bbc has been told. the met had to ask the military to cover any potential response to incidents on

chris kaba was hit by a single bullet in streatham hill in south london, in september last year.latest today. he bring us up-to-date on the latest toda . . , bring us up-to-date on the latest toda . ., , , ., bring us up-to-date on the latest toda. , ., ., ., , bring us up-to-date on the latest toda. today. he was shot fatally last year in september. _ today. he was shot fatally last year in september, september - today. he was shot fatally last year in september, september five. - today. he was shot fatally last year in september, september five. a l today. he was shot fatally last year i in september, september five. a car in september, septemberfive. a car he was driving had been followed having being flagged on a police anpr camera, a number plate recognition cameras. it was a short time after the car was stopped that he was shot fatally once in the head. he later died in hospital. the independent 0ffice head. he later died in hospital. the independent office for police conduct launched an investigation immediately and handed their evidence file to the crown prosecution servi

almost exactly a year ago, chris kaba was shot dead by a metropolitan police officer in south london.s. the audi car mr kaba was driving was not his vehicle. it had been flagged by a police automatic number plate recognition camera as being linked to an incident the previous day. he was shot in the head. the 24—year—old was unarmed. the independent office for police conduct investigated the shooting and handed their evidence file to the crown prosecution service. the family of mr kaba spoke to the bbc earlier this month. what about us? when do i have to do the proper mourning for chris? it's very disappointing. very. today, the crown prosecution service has authorised a charge of murder against the officer who fired the gun. in a statement, the deputy assistant commissioner of the metropolitan police said today's announcement is a significant and serious development. the officer involved in the shooting will formally be charged tomorrow and will then appear at westminster magistrates�* court. greg mckenzie, bbc news. staying in the uk, and british gymnastics has been accused of a "ser

chris kaba was hit by a single bullet in streatham hill in south london, in september lat year.police officer who has not been named at this stage will appear at westminster magistrates' court tomorrow. live now to our reporter greg mckenzie at new scotland yard. i know you have been following this story from the start. remind us of the background to this, who he was and what happened to him.- the background to this, who he was and what happened to him. chris, was and what happened to him. chris, was a father to and what happened to him. chris, was a fatherto be. — and what happened to him. chris, was a father to be, 24-year-old _ and what happened to him. chris, was a father to be, 24-year-old black- a father to be, 24—year—old black man who was fatally shot on the 5th of september in streatham. following his death, the independent 0ffice his death, the independent office for police conduct launched an investigation and six months ago, handed their evidence filed to the crown prosecution service. the crown prosecution service was tunica decision for the officer who fired at a g

in south london last yeah chris kaba in south london last year.orce says enough officers have now returned to armed duties to meet their counter—terrorism responsibilities without military help . the greater military help. the greater manchester mayor says the north shouldn't have to pay for the government's mismanagement of hsz . rishi government's mismanagement of hs2 . rishi sunak is refusing to hs2. rishi sunak is refusing to guarantee that the manchester leg of the line will be completed and with a decision expected to be announced before the tory party conference next week . now i the tory party conference next week. now i million nhs appointments have had to be cancelled since december because of strikes in england . last of strikes in england. last week's industrial action by junior doctors and consultants meant the magic number was reached . another double strike reached. another double strike is scheduled for next week with the health secretary steve barclay, labelling it grim and saying medics have received a fair and reasonable pay off

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a metropolitan police officer is to be charged over the death of chris kaba.ties for women who defy strict islamic dress code. breaking the rules could mean up to a decade injail. king charles begins a state visit to france with a ceremony at the arc de triomphe in paris. welcome to verified live, three hours of breaking stories, and checking out the truth behind them. the prime minister, rishi sunak, will give a speech in downing street in just over an hour's time, as speculation grows that the government could slow down key climate change commitments. in a leak to the bbc yesterday, it emerged that mr sunak was considering a range of options, including pushing back a ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2030 to 2035. that would put the uk in line with the eu's timetable. but as our political correspondent, helen catt reports, there's been concern in political circles about the plans. commitment to the movement of emissions to zero by 2050 is set in law, and by then the country will only be

in south london last yeah chris kaba in south london last year.orce says enough officers have now returned to armed duties to meet their counter—terrorism responsibilities without military help . the greater military help. the greater manchester mayor says the north shouldn't have to pay for the government's mismanagement of hsz . rishi government's mismanagement of hs2 . rishi sunak is refusing to hs2. rishi sunak is refusing to guarantee that the manchester leg of the line will be completed and with a decision expected to be announced before the tory party conference next week . now i the tory party conference next week. now i million nhs appointments have had to be cancelled since december because of strikes in england . last of strikes in england. last week's industrial action by junior doctors and consultants meant the magic number was reached . another double strike reached. another double strike is scheduled for next week with the health secretary steve barclay, labelling it grim and saying medics have received a fair and reasonable pay off

the shooting of chris kaba last september and the announcement of a murder charge against an unnamedthis protest. the association for armed officers is concerned that when there is a shooting its members are not supported. i there is a shooting its members are not summed-— not supported. i can't understand wh can't not supported. i can't understand why can't be _ not supported. i can't understand why can't be an — not supported. i can't understand why can't be an arm _ not supported. i can't understand why can't be an arm wrapped - not supported. i can't understand i why can't be an arm wrapped around that person to say, look, innocent until proven guilty, we will support you and yourfamily until proven guilty, we will support you and your family through this process and letjustice prevail, take its course and whatever happens at the end, but at least they have shown some support to these officers because at the moment they all back off straightaway, they don't want to talk to the officers, they don't want to be seen them, unless of course we shoot a terrorist and then everybody is h

he was unarmed and chris kaba.unarmed and died when he was shot and killed in his car in south london last yeah in his car in south london last year. the officer accused of his murder appeared in court on thursday. the secretary's thursday. the home secretary's ordered review of armed police ordered a review of armed police ing gb news understands as many as 100 counter—terrorism officers have decided to step away from their duties . 15 new away from their duties. 15 new double decker buses have started running in greater manchester today. running in greater manchester today . the new network will today. the new network will cover wigan , bolton and parts of cover wigan, bolton and parts of salford and bury. it's the cover wigan, bolton and parts of salford and bury . it's the first salford and bury. it's the first locally controlled service in the area for nearly 40 years and the area for nearly 40 years and the first regulated bus system outside london since privatisation in 1986. the mayor of greater manchester,

officers handing in their weapons after a police officer was charged with murdering 24—year—old man, chris kaba disposal teams have been training their ukrainian counterparts to clear russian minefields. ukraine is now the most heavily mined country in the world — with hundreds of thousands of explosive devices littering the ground and slowing ukraine's offensive operations. the training by british army sapppers — who faced similar deadly obstacles in afghanistan — was specifically requested by ukraine. 0ur defence correspondent jonathan beale reports from poland where they've been carrying out the training. mine detectors beep imagine doing this while under enemy fire. trying to find and make safe a deadly hidden device which could also kill you. it's what these experienced ukrainian engineers have been doing for the past year. now, here in neighbouring poland, honing their skills, with the help of british sappers who faced a similar threat in the heat and dust of afghanistan. back in ukraine, this is what they are facing — ground littered with russian mines and explosives. ukraine is now the

it all comes after a met police officer was charged on thursday with the murder of unarmed chris kabayear. the 24—year—old was fatally shot in a borrowed car in south london, a car the police say was linked to an incident involving a gun. the met police are keen to stress that military personnel will not be involved in armed patrols across the capital's streets. that work will be done by police officers, the majority of which, the bbc has been told, will be from the met. but their numbers will be bulked out with officers from other forces from across the country. it's understood, though, that some officers from those forces have refused to work in london in solidarity with their met colleagues. the home secretary said she ordered the review to ensure armed officers have the confidence to do theirjob. the big question, though, is whether that installs confidence in the communities they serve. vincent mcaviney, bbc news. it is three minutes past six. what else do we need to know? sally has more of the news. a decision on whether the government will scrap the birmingham to manchester sec

chris kaba in south london last year . the force now says enough year. the force now says enough officers have returned to duty to meet its counter—terrorism response abilities without military help . the greater military help. the greater manchester mayor says the north shouldn't have to pay for the government's mismanagement of hs2. rishi sunak is refusing to guarantee that the manchester leg of the line will be completed with a decision expected to be announced before the tory party conference next week . and the home secretary is week. and the home secretary is calling for unity among western leaders to combat the global migration crisis by visiting the united states tomorrow , suella united states tomorrow, suella braverman will tell an audience in washington soon that other countries could learn from the uk's innovative attempts to tackle illegal migrants . she's tackle illegal migrants. she's questioning whether legal framework is designed. more than 50 years ago are still fit for purpose . and the liberal purpose. and the liberal democrat leader

in south london last yeah chris kaba in south london last year. enough year. force says enough officers have now returned to armed counter—terrorism responsibilities counter—terrorism responsi help. s greater military help. the greater manchester mayor says the north shouldn't have to pay for the government's shouldn't have to pay for the gove rishi tl's is refusing hs2. rishi sunak is refusing to guarantee that manchester will connect with hs2 with a decision expected to be announced before the tory party conference next week. secretary week. now the home secretary is due amongst due to call for unity amongst western leaders tomorrow to combat global migration, visiting the united states. suella braverman will tell an audience in washington that other countries may have something to learn from the uk's innovative approach to migration . she's questioning whether legal frameworks designed more than 50 years ago are still fit for purpose . 1 million nhs for purpose. 1 million nhs appointments have been cancelled since december because of strikes in england last