Summary
A new review of the murder of Stephen Lawrence, a Black teenager killed in a racist attack in 1993, has begun. His mother, Doreen Lawrence, urges witnesses to share information, as this may be the last chance for full justice. The review, triggered by a BBC investigation, will independently examine the police's handling of the case and seek new leads.
Key Facts
- Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racist attack in London in 1993.
- A new review of the case, started following a BBC investigation, is underway.
- Doreen Lawrence, Stephen’s mother, calls for witnesses to come forward.
- The review aims to identify any missed or ignored leads related to the case.
- It is being conducted independently from the Metropolitan Police.
- Past investigations led to the conviction of two attackers in 2012.
- The Metropolitan Police has been criticized for its handling of the case, labeled as "institutionally racist."
- A sixth suspect was named by the BBC in 2021, but he passed away the same year.
