Investigation into fatal London police shooting found officers’ use of force was appropriate
Factual summary of a published IOPC investigation, covering the incident, key findings and outcome.
- Published
- 2024-05-31
- Investigation type
- independent
- Force involved
- City of London Police
What was investigated
The investigation examined the circumstances surrounding the fatal shooting of a man by police following an incident where he produced knives. The investigation concluded that the use of force by the officers was appropriate given the perceived threat to their lives.
Key findings
- The officers' use of force was determined to be appropriate.
- Mr Yahya was lawfully killed according to the jury's finding.
- All officers were treated as witnesses in the investigation.
- The investigation reviewed available CCTV footage before concluding.
- Taser discharges were determined to be ineffective during the incident.
- No officers were found to have breached any professional standards.
- Three officers underwent a reflective practice review regarding body-worn video failures.
- Medical records showed the deceased had a background of mental health issues.
Outcome
No officers were found to face disciplinary action or criminal offences. The decision to shoot was found to be reasonable given the circumstances.
Related on BlueLineHub
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- City of London Police force profile
This is a factual summary of a report published by the Independent Office for Police Conduct. Individuals are referred to exactly as the source report anonymises them. BlueLineHub is independent and not affiliated with the IOPC · Summarised 2026-07-13.