Demonstrators yelled abuse as some of the men, who previously had been charged with the teenager's murder, arrived at the hearing, in London.

Yesterday, proceedings were interrupted when protesters stormed the building.

Eggs and abuse were thrown at the five principal suspects appearing before the inquiry.

Surprisingly, all five turned up for the second day of questioning into matters arising from the killing of the black teenager.

Two were questioned on Monday and were not required to attend Tuesday's hearing.

All five have, at different times, been charged with murder, but no one has ever been convicted.

Stephen Lawrence's family have appealed for calm in the wake of Monday's disruption.

The first day of questioning of the suspects had to be adjourned after members of the Nation of Islam broke into the inquiry and denounced it as a sham.

Police released CS gas in the foyer of the building to control an angry crowd of some 200 people who were protesting that they were not allowed to attend proceedings.

A reinforced police presence of about 100 officers restrained the crowd outside the inquiry building on Tuesday morning.

At least two eggs and a bottle were thrown as the five arrived. The crowd, numbering as many as the police including a presence of a dozen members of the Nation of Islam, had gathered by 8.30 am (BST) and shouted "murderers" and "racists" as the men arrived.

The five strode up the ramp together into the inquiry building amid careful police protection. Neil and Jamie Acourt, who were questioned yesterday, appear to have decided to support their three friends.