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Lee Lawrence
Son of Cherry Groce and campaigner for justice and police reform, sharing his first‑hand account of the 1985 police shooting and its aftermath.
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Nov 6, 2025
• 37min
"The police shot my mother" - one man's fight for justice
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Lee Lawrence, the son of Cherry Groce, shares his harrowing firsthand account of the 1985 police shooting that left his mother paralyzed. He discusses the explosive community impact and the resulting uprisings across London. Lee opens up about the long-term trauma and his relentless pursuit of justice, including the struggles with legal aid and the significance of the West Yorkshire report. In a transformative turn, he chooses mediation to foster accountability and now collaborates with police for meaningful reform, aiming to prevent history from repeating itself.
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