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Stephen Lawrence’s killer ‘sent selfies from his prison cell’

David Norris, who reportedly calls himself "Nozza", appears to have an Xbox and TV in his cell - DAILY MAIL
David Norris, who reportedly calls himself "Nozza", appears to have an Xbox and TV in his cell - DAILY MAIL

One of Stephen Lawrence’s killers is facing a police investigation after he reportedly sent selfies from his prison cell and boasted he would soon be released.

David Norris, 46, who was given a life sentence in 2012 for the racist murder of the 18-year-old, is alleged to have mocked Dominic Raab after the Justice Secretary blocked his application to move to an open prison earlier this year.

In WhatsApp messages obtained by the Daily Mail, Norris, who refers to himself as "Nozza", said: "Dom Raab your f***** c*** cos the Nozza is defo home in 2 [years] and High Court now agrees. Get that party sorted girls cos I be there soon. Eye Eye the man's bk in town. F****** buzzing you c***s !!!!!”

In one update to his WhatsApp 'status', Norris, who can apply for parole in 2024 or 2025, bragged: "I'm coming home in 2 to liven you all up."

Norris shared a photo from his prison cell, posing in an Armani sweatshirt, a pair of aviator-style sunglasses and wearing a gold watch.

His cell appeared to be generously equipped with an Xbox games console and television.

The Ministry of Justice last night confirmed it is investigating the alleged security breach, warning that prisoners found with phones can expect longer jail terms.

Norris has been placed in segregation while an investigation is under way and could face further punishment depending on its outcome.

Five men were arrested over the racist murder of 18-year-old Mr Lawrence, who was stabbed to death in Eltham, south-east London, on April 22 1993.

Norris was given a life sentence in 2012 - PA
Norris was given a life sentence in 2012 - PA

Just two of his killers, Norris and Gary Dobson, were brought to justice. Both were given life sentences in 2012 after being found guilty of murder.

In May, a bid to move Norris to an open prison was blocked by then-justice secretary Mr Raab amid fears he still posed a risk to the public.

A Prison Service spokesperson said: "We do not tolerate illicit phones in jail and prisoners found with them should expect to face longer behind bars.

"We have invested £125 million in tougher prison security measures - including X-ray body scanners that have intercepted over 20,000 attempts to smuggle contraband behind bars in the past two years."