London police officer acquitted after fatal shooting

Two years after fatally shooting a driver, a police officer in Great Britain has been acquitted of murder charges. The case sparked protests and the London police also made allegations of racism.

The defendant killed a 24-year-old with a shot through the windshield. The man who was shot was black and unarmed.

The police officer was subsequently charged with murder last year – a jury at the Old Bailey criminal court Usually the 40-year-old is now found not guiltyas reported by the British news agency PA.

The head of the Metropolitan Police defended his colleagues. Mark Rowley said he made a decision in a split second that he felt was necessary to protect his colleagues and London. “The jury decided that This belief was sincere and the force used was appropriate.“

“Our son deserves better”

Police officers caught the young driver in September 2022 Pursued and stopped due to an incident the day before. However, according to an investigation, the man was considered not as a suspect. Relatives and activists also held protest marches to demand clarification.

The victim’s family said they were devastated. The verdict leaves her with the “deep pain of injustice.”

“No family should endure the unimaginable pain we have experienced.” The decision shows that his life and the lives of others are not important in the system. “Our son deserves better.”

The charges against her colleagues also led to protests in the Metropolitan Police and a debate about the use of firearms. Some officers gave up their gun licenses in protest.

The Metropolitan Police has also been criticized for a long time. A report said she was institutionally racist, sexist and homophobic. (dpa)