Two Teens Charged in Woolwich Bus Stabbing Death of 14-Year-Old Kelyan
Two teenagers face charges for the tragic stabbing death of Kelyan Bokassa, 14, on a Woolwich bus
Woolwich, London, UK, Kelyan Bokassa, Stabbing, Teenagers
Woolwich: It’s a tough situation. Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of Kelyan Bokassa, who was just 14 years old. He was stabbed on a bus in broad daylight, which is just heartbreaking.
The incident happened on a double-decker bus around 2:30 PM on January 7. A 15-year-old from Woolwich and a 16-year-old from Plumstead are now facing serious charges. They were taken into custody and are set to appear in court today.
Police made three arrests in total, including a 44-year-old woman who was helping the offenders. She’s been released but is still under investigation.
Kelyan’s mom, Mary Bokassa, visited the site where her son was killed to see the tributes left for him. It’s a tough time for her and the family.
His former school expressed sadness over the loss. They mentioned that Kelyan was a student there for a short time and offered support to anyone affected by this tragic event.
Online, many people are paying tribute to Kelyan, using the hashtag Long Live Kelyan (LLK) on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. It’s clear he touched a lot of lives.
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