New Lawrence murder clues

Police say they are examining new forensic evidence relating to the racist murder of teenager Stephen Lawrence in 1993 after a report suggested the five main suspects may be re-arrested.

Experts using new technology uncovered a possible forensic breakthrough during one of Scotland Yard's regular reviews of the murder.

The 18-year-old was stabbed to death by a gang of white youths at a bus stop in Eltham, London. The case sparked a public outcry at the time after police failed to prosecute the suspected killers and a damning report accused officers of incompetence and "institutional racism".

- Reuters