Police mishandled Stephen Lawrence suspect for decades, report finds

• Evidence shows Matthew White was present at Lawrence's murder but avoided justice due to police failings and corruption.
• White matched descriptions of an attacker at the scene but police failed to properly investigate him as a suspect.
• Relative tried to report White's involvement early on but police entered testimony into database 20 years later.
• Calls for fresh inquiry and sanctions against officers responsible for botching Lawrence investigation.
• Case highlights institutional problems within police and undermines trust between officers and citizens.

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