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OPINION - The Met must now reopen the case of Stephen Lawrence’s tragic murder

At the end of April, just two months ago, we marked 30 years since the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence, who was killed in a racist attack in south-east London in 1993. There was an anniversary memorial service at St Martin-in-the-Fields church and much reflection about how the Metropolitan…

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 2023

Three Just Stop Oil protestors arrested after Lord's Ashes Test halted by pitch invasion

The first day of the second Ashes Test at Lord's between England and Australia on Wednesday was disrupted after Just Stop Oil protesters ran onto the field of play

Daily Mirror · Jun 28, 2023

Police horse Urbane back on patrol in east London after horrific dog attack

Urbane ‘took it all in his stride’, Metropolitan Police say

Evening Standard · Jun 28, 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

Stephen Lawrence’s mother reacts with fury over failures linked to sixth suspect

The BBC revealed that leads connected to Matthew White were not properly followed up by police until 20 years after the teenager’s racist murder.

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

Where Stephen Lawrence's murderers are now as new suspect is named

Police have confirmed the name of a sixth alleged attacker in the UK's most notorious racist murder after the Metropolitan Police admitted 'many mistakes' were made in the 1990s investigation

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

Doreen Lawrence’s fury as new suspect in Stephen Lawrence murder named for first time

Matthew White, 50, who died in 2021, allegedly told police he had been at scene of murder but officers failed to properly investigate

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023

New Stephen Lawrence suspect named as Met Police makes rare decision for racist murder

Police have confirmed the name of a sixth alleged attacker in the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence after the Metropolitan Police said 'many mistakes' were made in the 1990s investigation

Daily Mirror · Jun 26, 2023

999 calls to emergency services back in use after earlier technical fault

A technical fault affected 999 lines, including North East police and fire services, and people were being asked to call 101 in an emergency

Chronicle Live · Jun 25, 2023

Police forces ask people not to call 999 as problem hits system

Alert that calls are not being connected properly impacting all emergency services

Wales Online · Jun 25, 2023