External Police Force to Review New Evidence in Stephen Lawrence Murder Case

An external police force will assess any new evidence in the Stephen Lawrence case, following discussions between Mayor Sadiq Khan and Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.

The Metropolitan Police apologized to Stephen Lawrence’s mother for failing to update her on a new suspect's involvement.
Baroness Doreen Lawrence expressed dissatisfaction over the handling of her son's case, highlighting institutional failures.
Despite previous investigations, only two of the suspected attackers have been convicted.
New suspect Matthew White, who died in 2021, was implicated but never prosecuted due to insufficient evidence.
Mayor Khan emphasized the importance of community trust in police and proper investigation of new leads.