I was an armed cop charged with murder, The Daily T Podcast
Martyn Blakes acquittal in the Chris Kaba murder trial has sparked criticism of the CPS for bringing charges in the first place, but also raised questions about the very future of armed policing in the UK. After all, who would be an armed officer when theres a risk of criminal proceedings against you Kamal and Gordon Rayner bring you a special extended interview with former police marksman Tony Long, who in 2015 was cleared of murdering suspected gang member Azelle Rodney. One of only four officers who have ever stood trial for murder, he recounts his own ordeal, and explains why he thinks all police officers should carry guns. , politics, world, crime This clip was taken from The Daily T episode I was an armed cop charged with murder. Heres why all police should have guns read and listen to more here:
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