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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

Man arrested in murder probe after woman goes missing

Sarah Henshaw was last seen at her home in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, on June 20

The Independent UK · 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

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

Stephen Lawrence murder: 50-year-old Matthew White named as sixth suspect for first time

Key suspect cheats justice thanks to more errors by Met

Evening Standard · Jun 26, 2023

Tributes to Leeds dad-of-three as man charged in connection with his murder

Peter Mullen, 30, suffered serious injuries following a disturbance in the Scottish capital

Leeds Live · Jun 26, 2023

Sarah Henshaw: Derbyshire police find body in layby near M1 in search for missing woman

Information suggested the missing woman was ‘seriously hurt or deceased’, say detectives

Evening Standard · 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

Frantic search for missing woman Sarah Henshaw as man arrested in murder probe

Police say a man has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains in custody

The Independent UK · Jun 26, 2023