Stephen Lawrence's life honoured at memorial 30 years after racist murder

Stephen Lawrence’s legacy honoured at memorial 30 years after his racist murder

Stephen Lawrence’s mother said his “story remains as important and relevant as ever” as a memorial service was held in central London to mark the 30th anniversary of the teenager’s death. The murder victim’s family gathered for the anniversary at St Martin-in-the-Fields church in Trafalgar Square on Saturday. Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan also attended.

Stephen Lawrence’s legacy honoured at memorial 30 years after his racist murder

The black teenager’s family was joined by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan at the memorial.

Stephen Lawrence's life honoured at memorial 30 years after racist murder

Stephen Lawrence’s life was commemorated by his loved ones and top politicians (Picture: PA) The family of murdered black teenager Stephen Lawrence united today to mark the 30th anniversary of the teenager’s tragic death. Stephen was murdered when he was just 18 in a racially motivated attack on April 22, 1993.  His death – and the failure of the Metropolitan Police to properly investigate it – touched off a wave of nationwide anger, anguish and…

Stephen Lawrence’s legacy honoured at memorial 30 years after his racist murder

The black teenager’s family was joined by Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer and Mayor of London Sadiq Khan at the memorial.

Stephen Lawrence's family gather for memorial 30 years on from murder

Stephen Lawrence's loves ones are gathering for a memorial as they continue their fight for justice 30 years after the teenager was murdered in a racially motivated attack

Video: The legacy of Stephen Lawrence's murder, 30 years later

Thirty years after the killing of Stephen Lawrence in a racist attack, institutional racism remains a problem within the Met. It took nearly two decades to convict two of his attackers. Official reviews over the years pointed to the problems and the Met's culture of denial. But for the families of victims of police force, accountability and justice remain elusive. CNN's Katie Polglase reports.