Pictured: Teen accused of stabbing 15-year-old Elianne Andam at bus stop revealed as suspect turns 18

6 September 2024, 08:55 | Updated: 6 September 2024, 10:44

Pictured: Teen accused of stabbing 15-year-old Elianne Andam at bus stop revealed as suspect turns 18.
Pictured: Teen accused of stabbing 15-year-old Elianne Andam at bus stop revealed as suspect turns 18. Picture: Social Media / Family Handout

By Danielle de Wolfe and Katy Ronkin

The identity of the teenager accused of the bus stop stabbing of 15-year-old student Elianne Andam has been released for the first time as he turns 18.

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Hassan Sentamu is charged with murdering Elianne on Wellesley Road, near the Whitgift Centre, at around 8.30am on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.

Sentamu, who was 17 at the time of the stabbing so could not legally be named, has now been pictured for the first time following his 18th birthday.

The teenager pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey to the schoolgirl's manslaughter on September 27 last year but denied murdering the teenager.

The plea was dismissed by the prosecution, with the murder trial set to take place in November.

Read more: Boy, 17, admits killing Elianne Andam, 15, who was stabbed to death at Croydon bus stop - but denies murder

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Hassan Sentamu is accused of stabbing the 15-year-old to death at a bus stop.
Hassan Sentamu is accused of stabbing the 15-year-old to death at a bus stop. Picture: Social media

Elianne was stabbed to death near a bus stop on Wellesley Road, Croydon last September while making her way to school.

She was on the way to the independent Old Palace of John Whitgift school and got off to help during the brawl as she was praised for being a "hero".

A bus driver and passers-by battled to save her but she died on the pavement, despite their efforts and the efforts of paramedics who rushed to the scene.

Witnesses have said the attacker tried to give flowers to his ex-girlfriend on a bus, but they were rejected, and the victim was then stabbed in the neck after she stepped in to protect her friend.

At the time of her death, a church leader read out a statement on behalf of the family, which said: "We as a family are struggling to comprehend this painful tragedy that has happened to our beautiful daughter and beloved sister Elianne. Our hearts are broken.

Elianne Andam was stabbed to death in Croydon.
Elianne Andam was stabbed to death in Croydon. Picture: Getty

"And we are overwhelmed by sorrow and grief. Our faith in the Lord is strengthening us.

"We would like to express our gratitude to those who have taken the time to send us thoughtful and compassionate messages and prayers."

Elliane wanted to be a lawyer and was passionate about gymnastics, her family told journalists.

Sentamu, of Croydon, is expected to stand trial for murder from November 25.

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