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Doreen Lawrence in ‘immense distress’ over decision not to charge ex-officers

She said she had been left ‘bitterly disappointed’ by the fact four former Met officers will not face charges of misconduct in public office

The Independent UK

Detectives involved in Stephen Lawrence murder inquiry won’t face criminal charges

Stephen Lawrence was the victim of a racist murder in April 1993 and the Met Police botched the initial investigation

Evening Standard

Stephen Lawrence’s mother says decision not to charge police over murder inquiry ‘disgraceful’

‘The decision has caused me immense distress and little thought has been given to me as a mother who has lost her son,’ says campaigner

The Independent UK

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No prosecution of ex-police officers behind early Stephen Lawrence murder probe

Mr Lawrence was murdered by a gang of five or six racist attackers in Eltham, south-east London, in April 1993.

The Independent UK

Retired Stephen Lawrence cops accused of misconduct 'won't face criminal charges'

The retired Met Police detectives probed over their alleged mishandling of the Stephen Lawrence murder at the beginning of the investigation will not face any charges, the CPS is to announce

Daily Mirror

Detectives accused of bungling first Stephen Lawrence inquiry will not face charges

Exclusive: Lady Lawrence calls decision a ‘disgrace’ after announcement despite errors made by senior detectives leading to suspects remaining free

The Guardian - UK

Early damage to Stephen Lawrence case may be irreparable, says Met chief

Mark Rowley says it may not be possible to make up ground lost in first weeks of murder inquiry

The Guardian - UK

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Stephen Lawrence murder: New technology may help bring racist killers to justice, says Met boss

The Met’s boss believes new technology might help the force uncover fresh leads in the infamous case

Evening Standard

Early mistakes in Stephen Lawrence investigation are irreparable – Met chief

Sir Mark Rowley was speaking to the London Assembly Police and Crime Committee.

The Independent UK

Stephen Lawrence’s friend says he could have identified sixth murder suspect

Duwayne Brooks was there when five or six people attacked and killed Lawrence in south-east London in April 1993.

The Independent UK

What the papers say – July 2

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The Independent UK

'If we can't learn from Stephen Lawrence's murder, then what hope is there?'

It was a brutal, senseless, racist crime that sent shockwaves not just through the community but through the whole of the UK - and the ripples are still being felt today

Daily Mirror

Duwayne Brooks says police 'sabotaged' probe into 'sixth man' in Stephen Lawrence murder

Stephen's pal Duwayne insists he could have identified Matthew White – but accuses police of now putting the man in ID parade

Daily Mirror

The new Accidental Death of an Anarchist is a riot of laughs – but does it make us angry enough?

As accusations of police corruption are once again in the news, Dario Fo and Franca Rame’s Accidental Death of an Anarchist arrives in the West End

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The Independent UK

Police spying unit should have been shut down in 1970s, report finds

The Metropolitan Police Special Demonstration Squad spied on hundreds of campaign groups over four decades.

The Independent UK

Met Police’s undercover tactics slammed as spying ‘not justified’, landmark inquiry rules

Inquiry looked at women who were deceived into sexual relationships with officers and spying on justice campaigns including that for murdered teenager Stephen Lawrence

Daily Mirror

'Stephen's family act with dignity, but how much more pain can they endure?'

Eva Simpson says that, 30 years on from his horrific murder, the family of Stephen Lawrence still can't find the peace they deserve following the news that there is a sixth suspect identified as being involved in the racist attack

The Conversation

Stephen Lawrence murder: what new suspect adds to our understanding of this landmark case

More than 30 years after the racist murder of Stephen Lawrence, London’s Metropolitan Police have named a new suspect. A BBC investigation identified Matthew White as a sixth suspect, raising questions about why it took police two decades to properly investigate White, who died in 2021.

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Evening Standard

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

Ex-CPS chief Nazir Afzal condemns delay over Stephen Lawrence case investigation

The original investigation into the Black teenager’s 1993 murder was hampered by racism and alleged corruption

Evening Standard

Police ‘didn’t turn up to talk to the sixth suspect over Stephen Lawrence killing’

Matthew White arranged to meet a police officer – but the officer didn’t turn up, a relative claims

Evening Standard

OPINION - The Leader podcast: Sixth Stephen Lawrence murder suspect named

The Met Police has named a major new suspect in the murder of 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence in 1993.

Daily Mirror

'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

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”

The Guardian - UK

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

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