Stephen Lawrence documentary viewers praise 'hero' cop Clive Driscoll who got killers Gary Dobson and David Norris convicted of murder

VIEWERS of a Stephen Lawrence documentary have praised hero cop who helped catch the teenager's murderers.

DCI Clive Driscoll's dedication to finding the truth was lauded by viewers watching the final instalment of  Stephen: A Murder That Changed a Nation.

Stephen was murdered in a racially-motivated attack as he waited at a bus stop in Eltham, South East London, on April 22 1993.

The BBC One documentary marked the 25th anniversary of the 18-year-old student’s death and features in-depth interviews with the teenager’s family, close friends and the police officers involved in his case.

Tonight's episode of the film focused on Clive's introduction to the case – which lead to landmark moments in the hunt for Stephen's killers.

His re-investigation into the murder, with the help of a forensics team, helped bring Gary Dobson and David Norris to justice.

Stephen's mum, Doreen told the documentary: "If it hadn’t been for Clive we would still be here today talking about how Stephen’s killers are walking the streets.”


Viewers took to Twitter to praise Clive with some questioning why he was not on the case from the beginning.

One viewer wrote: "Fair play to Clive Driscoll, not many like that left #StephenLawrence"

Another said: "Fair play to you clive #StephenLawrence"

One viewer wrote: “I think I’m going to love Clive. Please be a shining light for the police Clive. #StephenLawrence”

Another tweeted: "#StephenLawrence it takes one person to make a difference be that person. #clivedriscoll"

One viewer shared: “Thank God For Clive #StephenLawrence”

Another viewer wrote: “Shame the police aren't all like clive #StephenLawrence”

One viewer wrote: “What a top bloke Clive Driscoll is, amongst a force of corrupt and racist police he was determined to make a difference… #StephenLawrence”

Another viewer tweeted: “Imagine if Clive Driscoll had been in charge of the case in the first place #StephenLawrence”

The day after Stephen Lawrence was killed a letter naming suspects was left in a phone box.

In May and June 1993 police arrested five suspects and charged two, but the charges were dropped a month later with cops saying ID evidence from Duwayne Brooks was unreliable.


The following year the CPS again refused to prosecute suspects, despite new evidence being brought forward.

Stephen's angry parents launched a private prosecution against Gary Dobson, Luke Knight and Neil Acourt, but it failed in 1996 when Duwayne's ID evidence was declared inadmissible.

In February 1997 an inquest ruled that Stephen was killed in a "completely unprovoked racist attack by five youths".

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In 1998 a public inquiry into the Stephen's murder investigation found the Met was institutionally racist.

In May 2011 Dobson and Norris finally faced trial for Stephen's murder following a review of forensic evidence that found the victim's DNA on the defendants' clothes.

Both received life sentences with Dobson jailed for a minimum of 15 years and two months and Norris for 14 years and three months.

Stephen's mum Doreen and dad Neville campaigned tirelessly for justice and policing reforms following his murder and his mum is now a Baroness sitting in the House of Lords.

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