Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris denied parole, BBC understands

David Norris, who murdered Stephen Lawrence, has been denied parole, the BBC understands.

He sought release during a parole hearing in October, having been jailed in 2012.

Stephen, 18, was stabbed to death in a racist attack in south London in 1993.

Only two of his killers have been convicted, with police always saying six people were involved.

At the parole hearing, Norris admitted he was part of the attack but refused to name the other killers. He had previously denied involvement.

Norris gave evidence via a video link from prison during the public hearing, in which he was bidding for release on licence.

Stephen’s mother, Baroness Doreen Lawrence, said at the hearing that Norris remained a danger to the public and must remain in prison. The justice secretary also opposed Norris’s release.

The hearing took place 13 years after Norris was jailed for life, with a minimum sentence of 14 years and three months.

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