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Jermaine Baker shooting: Armed officer could face charges | |
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A Met Police firearms officer could face prosecution over the shooting of a man who was killed during a botched attempt to free a prisoner. | A Met Police firearms officer could face prosecution over the shooting of a man who was killed during a botched attempt to free a prisoner. |
Jermaine Baker, 28, from Tottenham, was killed by armed officers last December. | Jermaine Baker, 28, from Tottenham, was killed by armed officers last December. |
The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said there was "an indication a criminal offence may have been committed". | The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said there was "an indication a criminal offence may have been committed". |
It is to refer the case to the Crown Prosecution Service to consider whether charges should be brought. | |
Mr Baker and two other men were waiting in a car to try to free a prisoner who was being taken to Wood Green Crown Court. | Mr Baker and two other men were waiting in a car to try to free a prisoner who was being taken to Wood Green Crown Court. |
'Outraged' | |
IPCC commissioner Cindy Butts said it had gathered evidence relating to the actions of the firearms officer who shot Mr Baker. | |
Last month the senior police officer involved in the operation was allowed to retire, despite being under investigation. | |
A legal bid by Mr Baker's family to stop the policeman- known as "officer FE16" - retiring failed after a High Court judge ruled he was free to leave the force. | |
Mr Baker's "outraged" mother vowed to continue her "fight for justice". |