Teenager who stabbed 15-year-old schoolgirl to death at bus stop named for first time | UK news

The name of the teenager accused of stabbing 15-year-old schoolgirl Elianne Andam to death at a bus stop in south London has been revealed.

Hassan Sentamu was charged with murdering Elianne on Wellesley Road on September 27 last year.

Since he was 17 years old at the time of his arrest, his name could not be mentioned.

Elianne had met two friends before she was stabbed at the bus stop.

Sentamu is said to have pulled a large knife from his waistband before repeatedly attacking Elianne.

He was arrested in New Addington at 9.45am the same day and pleaded guilty to manslaughter last year but denied murder.

Elianne's aunt Marian said she dreamed of becoming a lawyer and was also an enthusiastic gymnast.

Following her death, Elianne's family released a statement: “We as a family are struggling to comprehend this painful tragedy that has befallen our beautiful daughter and beloved sister Elianne. Our hearts are broken.”

“Elianne was a beautiful person inside and out who loved Jesus. She was intelligent, thoughtful, kind and had a bright future ahead of her. We ask that you keep our beloved daughter Elianne and our family in your thoughts and prayers.”

Elianne was a student at the Old Palace of John Whitgift, a private school for girls.

The school said: “We are deeply shocked by the senseless and tragic death of our beloved and valued friend and student.”

“It will take some time for the Old Palace community to process this terrible news and we will offer support to our students as they do so.

“Above all, we would like to express our love and deepest condolences to the girl's family during this unimaginably painful time.”

Local youth worker Anthony King, who runs a crime-fighting organisation in Croydon, said Elianne had “a bright future ahead of her”.

He described her as an “absolutely incredible young lady” and said others had described her as “cheerful and very funny.”

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