Case dropped for Met officer who shot unarmed man
Summary
A misconduct case against a Metropolitan Police officer, who fatally shot Jermaine Baker during a foiled prison escape attempt in 2015, has been dropped. The officer, known as W80, was cleared as a panel found no case to answer. This decision follows years of legal proceedings and a 2022 public inquiry that concluded the shooting was lawful.Key Facts
- Jermaine Baker was shot by a police officer during an intercepted prison break plan near Wood Green Crown Court in 2015.
- The officer involved, known as W80, was cleared of misconduct charges.
- Mr. Baker was unarmed but sitting in a car where an imitation gun was found.
- The shooting led to prolonged legal and misconduct proceedings, culminating in a Supreme Court decision in 2023.
- A public inquiry in 2022 ruled that Mr. Baker's killing was lawful.
- Mr. Baker's family expressed dissatisfaction with the hearing process.
- The case has highlighted challenges within the police accountability system and its impact on public trust.
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