Kaba’s death sparked outrage across the country as many demand answers and seek justice.

In a statement released through charity Inquest last year, Kaba’s family said they are “worried” he would still be alive had he “not been Black”.

The statement read: “We are devastated; we need answers and we need accountability. We are worried that if Chris had not been Black, he would have been arrested… and not had his life cut short.”

Deborah Coles, director of Inquest, said: “When the police kill, they must be held accountable to the rule of law. Inquest fully supports the family’s call for this to be a criminal investigation from the outset. It is essential that fatal use of force by police is examined with this high level of scrutiny.

“There is rightly anger and frustration at yet another Black man whose life has been cut short after the use of lethal force by police. Too often we see misinformation and demonisation of those who die. We hope this is not repeated here, as family and friends mourn the loss of a loved one.”

In a statement released last year, assistant commissioner Amanda Pearson said the Met is “co-operating fully as the IOPC work to independently establish the full circumstances surrounding the shooting”.

A Met police officer has been charged with the murder of Chris Kaba