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Stephen Lawrence killer David Norris 'admits role in attack', says Parole Board

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David Norris was jailed for the murder of Stephen Lawrence , 18 , in 1993 .

He was one of only two people, alongside Gary Dobson , to be jailed for murder in 2012 .

His minimum jail term expired in December and he's now set to be considered for release on licence.

Parole Board said Norris had continued to deny the offence after his trial.

However, it said he appeared to have changed his story and appeared to accept he was at the scene.

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