British police watchdog begins homicide inquiry into fatal shooting of Chris Kaba in London

Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan said: 'This is a significant development.'

Chris Kaba was shot dead by armed officers from the Metropolitan Police (Inquest/PA)

The British police watchdog has launched a homicide investigation into the fatal shooting of Chris Kaba by armed Metropolitan Police officers in south London.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said this followed its review of the evidence gathered so far after the incident in Streatham Hill on Monday.