Former Lawrence suspect admits £5.4m pot plot

Former Stephen Lawrence murder suspect Jamie Acourt is facing years behind bars after he dramatically admitted his role in a multi million pound hashish smuggling operation today. (Thurs) Acourt, 42, and brother Neil, 43, who was another Lawrence suspect, headed a gang which moved resin worth £7.4 million between London and the north east between 2014 and 2016. Jamie Acourt had denied the allegations but changed his plea on the second day of the trial. Crispin Aylett, prosecuting,told the court…