Stephen Lawrence’s Killer Admits Partial Role in 1993 Attack as Public Parole Hearing Approved

David Norris acknowledges being present and punching the victim but denies wielding the knife, as debates over justice and transparency intensify.

David Norris, convicted in 2012 for Stephen Lawrence's murder, has admitted to being present at the scene and punching Lawrence but denies wielding the knife or holding racist views.
The Parole Board has approved a public parole hearing for Norris, the first of its kind in his case, though no date has been set.
Norris's lawyers opposed the public hearing, citing concerns about his safety and potential media sensationalism, as he has faced multiple assaults in prison and was diagnosed with PTSD in 2023.
Stephen Lawrence's father, Neville Lawrence, has stated he would only accept Norris's release if he shows genuine remorse, apologizes, and demonstrates he has changed.
The case continues to highlight the systemic racism and failures in the original police investigation, with unresolved questions about other suspects in the 1993 murder.