Lawrence inquiry is under review

Scotland Yard is reviewing the investigation into the murder of Stephen Lawrence saying it is “unlikely to progress further” without new information.

In astatement,theforcesaid: “As it approaches 25 years since the tragic night that Stephen Lawrence was murdered, the Met is reviewing the status of the investigation.

“Despite previous public appeals: rigorous pursuit of all remaining lines of inquiry: numerous reviews and every possible advance in forensic techniques, the Met investigation team is now at a stage where without new information the investigation is unlikely to progress further, and this was explained to the family earlier this year.”

Senior investigator Chris Le Pere added: “We understand that 25 years is a poignant anniversary of the tragedy of the murder of Stephen, and our thoughts remain very much with those who loved him, and feel his loss.

“With the approaching anniversary and airing of a documentary, Stephen: The Murder That Changed A Nation, there is still the opportunity for someone who knows what happened that night, to have a conscience and come forward. I would say to you, it is never too late to do the right thing.

“We continue to speak to Baroness Doreen Lawrence and Dr Neville Lawrence to update them on the current Met position. “