Kajaun Duggan, the son of Mark Duggan—whose 2011 police shooting sparked nationwide unrest—has been charged with firearms offenses near the same North London area, rekindling public scrutiny of policing, race, and justice in Britain.
At a Glance
- Kajaun Duggan charged with possessing a converted .380 revolver
- Arrest took place near the site of his father Mark Duggan’s 2011 police shooting
- Prosecutors link Kajaun to the OFB gang and drill music scene
- Community tensions reignite as case revisits past police controversies
- Court proceedings continue at Wood Green Crown Court
Arrest Near His Father’s Death Site
Kajaun Duggan, 20, was arrested after police discovered a converted EKOL Viper .380 revolver in a JD Sports bag during an April 25 operation in North London. DNA analysis allegedly linked the weapon to Duggan, and a Snapchat photo on his phone appeared to show the firearm, according to the BBC. The arrest occurred within two miles of the Tottenham location where his father, Mark Duggan, was fatally shot by police in 2011.
He was charged with possession of a prohibited weapon and ammunition without a license and appeared before Thames Magistrates’ Court. He has since been remanded in custody to appear at Wood Green Crown Court on June 5, according to Daily Mail.
Legacy of Violence and Community Fallout
Mark Duggan’s death, following a minicab interception by armed officers, led to days of rioting and remains a flashpoint in the UK’s discourse on racial profiling and police conduct. Although a gun was later recovered nearby, Duggan was unarmed when he was shot, fueling widespread anger over perceived institutional injustice.
Now, his son stands accused of serious firearms offenses—charges that come with their own symbolic weight. Prosecutor Diana Wilson told the court that Duggan is a senior figure in the OFB gang and a prominent drill artist, raising concerns about his safety and influence. “There is no question that over the years he is an elder or senior gang member in the OFB,” she said, as reported by the BBC.
Questions of Cycle and Accountability
Kajaun’s defense argues the weapon was carried out of fear for his safety. The court acknowledged some grounds for concern over threats to his life, but the circumstances—including the Snapchat image and the weapon’s proximity—have severely undercut claims of coercion or innocence.
This case brings painful history back into the spotlight. For some, Kajaun’s charges reflect personal choices. For others, they point to a legacy of systemic distrust and the enduring scars of one of Britain’s most controversial police killings.
With trial proceedings underway, the UK once again confronts questions about race, justice, and whether societal wounds left by the past can ever truly be healed.
