Police probe Lawrence complaint
The Metropolitan Police is to examine a complaint from the brother of Stephen Lawrence that he has been stopped and searched because he is black.
9 January 2013
Last updated at 11:19 GMT
Stephen Lawrence was murdered in Eltham in 1993
The Met said the complaint was "a very serious matter and it will be investigated thoroughly and speedily".
In 1993, Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racist attack in Eltham.
Last year Gary Dobson and David Norris were convicted of the 18-year-old's murder.
The Metropolitan Police faced criticism over the original investigation into the death and a public inquiry branded the force institutionally racist.
'Never charged' Stuart Lawrence told the Daily Mail: "I am being targeted because of the colour of my skin, I don't think it's because I am Stephen's brother.
"Whenever I have been stopped, I have never subsequently been charged with anything, and nothing has ever been found to be wrong with my car."
His solicitor Imran Khan told the newspaper: "Previously Stuart has not complained or otherwise drawn attention to what has happened to him, but now, when the Metropolitan Police seemingly trumpet how things have changed for the better, he has felt the need to take action."
A statement from the Met said: "Mr Lawrence's complaint, which we received last night, is a very serious matter and it will be investigated thoroughly and speedily.
"Stop and search is an important tool to combat crime and is supported by the community if it is used professionally and fairly.
"Officers are accountable for their actions and it is therefore essential complaints such as these are fully investigated.
"The Commissioner has made it clear that he will not tolerate any form of racism. Strong action will be taken against any individuals if they are found to have acted in a racist manner."
Stephen Lawrence's brother launches race case against Met
Stephen Lawrence was murdered in Eltham in 1993
The
Metropolitan Police is to examine a complaint from the brother of
Stephen Lawrence that he has been stopped and searched because he is
black.
Stuart Lawrence, 35, a teacher, alleges he has been stopped up to 25 times over many years, the Daily Mail reported.The Met said the complaint was "a very serious matter and it will be investigated thoroughly and speedily".
In 1993, Stephen Lawrence was murdered in a racist attack in Eltham.
Last year Gary Dobson and David Norris were convicted of the 18-year-old's murder.
The Metropolitan Police faced criticism over the original investigation into the death and a public inquiry branded the force institutionally racist.
'Never charged' Stuart Lawrence told the Daily Mail: "I am being targeted because of the colour of my skin, I don't think it's because I am Stephen's brother.
"Whenever I have been stopped, I have never subsequently been charged with anything, and nothing has ever been found to be wrong with my car."
His solicitor Imran Khan told the newspaper: "Previously Stuart has not complained or otherwise drawn attention to what has happened to him, but now, when the Metropolitan Police seemingly trumpet how things have changed for the better, he has felt the need to take action."
A statement from the Met said: "Mr Lawrence's complaint, which we received last night, is a very serious matter and it will be investigated thoroughly and speedily.
"Stop and search is an important tool to combat crime and is supported by the community if it is used professionally and fairly.
"Officers are accountable for their actions and it is therefore essential complaints such as these are fully investigated.
"The Commissioner has made it clear that he will not tolerate any form of racism. Strong action will be taken against any individuals if they are found to have acted in a racist manner."
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