London: Two men are to face trial over the killing of black teenager Stephen Lawrence 18 years ago, it can be reported today.
The 18-year-old A-level student was stabbed to death at a bus stop in Eltham, south east London.
Gary Dobson, 35, and David Norris, 34, were arrested last September on suspicion of murder in relation to the April 1993 killing and are in custody.
The allegations could not be reported until today for legal reasons.
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