Jury fails to reach verdict in trial of man accused of fatal drive-by shooting of Tanesha Melbourne-Blake

A jury has been discharged after failing to reach verdicts in the trial of a man accused of taking part in the fatal drive-by shooting of a 17-year-old girl.Michael Clarke, 37, was on trial for murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.When it was made clear that jurors would not be able to reach verdicts, Judge Mark Dennis KC told them on Friday: “In those circumstances, I have no other option but to discharge the jury, so I discharge you.Read More“Thank you for your attention to this case throughout.”Tanesha Melbourne-Blake was shot on the evening of Easter Monday in 2018 (Family handout/PA)PA MediaHe added: “Please do not be deflated. You have done what you have been asked to do, which is consider this case.”Clarke, from Luton, denied the charges.The case was adjourned until Friday, November 6.It is currently unclear whether the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) will pursue a retrial.The Standard has approached the CPS for comment.