The Latest Breaking News from Matthew White

'Stephen Lawrence suspect revelation too late for family - but not too late for Met Police'

News that Matthew White should also have faced charges over the racist murder which rocked our nation are a tough reminder of the changes still needed in the Met following the Casey Review

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

Stephen Lawrence murder suspect's chilling threat to black man on street where teen died

Matthew White chillingly told a black man who confronted him, as he attempted to shoplift in Eltham, South East London in 2020, that he would be “Stephen Lawrenced”

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

Stephen Lawrence inquiry should have received more from Met, IOPC found

Watchdog identified further details that ‘could and should’ have been handed over to Macpherson inquiry

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023

Who is Matthew White? New suspect in Stephen Lawrence murder

White first came to police attention aftering telling officers he visited the home address of two other suspects on night of murder

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Who was Stephen Lawrence case suspect Matthew White?

White, who died in 2021 aged 50, was convicted of an assault on a black shop worker near where Lawrence was murdered

The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2023

Stephen Lawrence's mum 'unsurprised' by police failures as new murder suspect named

Stephen Lawrence, an 18-year-old aspiring architect, was murdered on his way home in an unprovoked attack by a gang of racists in Eltham, south-east London, in April 1993

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

Too late for Stephen Lawrence but not for Met chief to drive reform

Analysis: Development is a serious blow to Mark Rowley’s bid to restore the force’s reputation and a reminder that the Met’s problems are ongoing

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2023

Met police urged to reopen Stephen Lawrence murder case after sixth suspect named

Barrister Michael Mansfield says it is still possible to put the remaining suspects on trial 30 years after the killing

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2023

Stephen Lawrence suspect was convicted of assaulting Black shop worker

Matthew White’s last criminal conviction was a 2020 assault where the victim said he warned: ‘Remember where you are, remember what happened to Stephen Lawrence’

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2023

OPINION - The Standard View: Naming of a new suspect in Stephen Lawrence murder reveals yet more police failings

The entire incident that led to the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence on April 22, 1993, likely lasted no longer than 20 seconds. However, its impact on the capital, our communities and faith in policing has endured for decades — and it is not over yet.

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2023