Stephen Lawrence’s mother asks witnesses to 'please come forward’ as review begins

Baroness Doreen Lawrence is calling on witnesses to share any information they may have about her son’s murder as an official review, sparked by a BBC investigation, gets underway. The review, conducted independently by the College of Policing, aims to uncover any remaining leads in the case of Stephen Lawrence’s tragic killing. Speaking to BBC News, Baroness Lawrence stressed the importance of this review as the “last opportunity” for justice to be fully served, stating that she cannot find closure until that goal is achieved.

With investigators delving into the information held by the Metropolitan Police, Baroness Lawrence hopes that individuals who have knowledge of the murder will now feel empowered to come forward. Encouraging those who may have refrained from speaking out in the past to reconsider, she emphasized the significance of obtaining complete justice for Stephen. Expressing her plea for cooperation, she urged anyone with relevant information to step forward, regardless of any previous hesitations or experiences that may have deterred them.

The review, initiated following a sequence of BBC reports that disclosed a sixth suspect in the murder and highlighted deficiencies within the police investigation, is a crucial step towards rectifying past mistakes. By examining potential missed leads or inadequately pursued avenues, the review team aims to shed light on any unexplored aspects of the case. Led by a retired senior detective with a background outside the Met, the review seeks to identify viable lines of inquiry that could lead to further investigations by an independent body.

Stephen Lawrence was brutally murdered in a racist attack in 1993 when he was just 18 years old. His case gained notoriety due to the failure of the Met Police to adequately investigate the prime suspects, which ultimately led to the force being labeled as “institutionally racist.” While two of Stephen’s murderers were convicted in 2012, others have evaded justice. Baroness Lawrence firmly believes that key suspects, such as brothers Neil and Jamie Acourt, are still at large and need to be held accountable for their alleged involvement in the heinous crime

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