The Standard Stephen Lawrence: Who is new suspect Matthew White?
Jun 26, 2023
13:22
The Met Police has named a major new suspect in the murder of 18-year-old Stephen Lawrence in 1993. He was assaulted and killed in a racist attack by six white teenagers in Eltham. Thirty years since the fatal attack, only two of his killers have faced justice. Our Crime Reporter John Dunne reveals what we know about the new suspect Matthew White and our Home Affairs Editor Martin Bentham shares his analysis into how the Met’s reputation is being hit again. In this episode:
- Why has it taken two decades for the Met to chase this lead?
- What do we know about Matthew White?
- The Met police officers being investigated for potentially committing criminal misconduct
- How does this latest update to the case impact the Met's reputation?
- Can the Met regain some support from this case?
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