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Firearms officers facing trial over police shootings to remain anonymous in wake of Chris Kaba case, home secretary says

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Yvette Cooper made the announcement after police marksman Martyn Blake was cleared of murder of Chris Kaba .

Mr Blake , 40 , fired a single bullet through the windscreen of the Audi Q8 in Streatham , south London , in September 2022 .

Ms Cooper said officers will now remain anonymous until they are convicted.

She said the ruling will be part of an upcoming crime and policing bill.

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