Two Teens Sentenced for Brutal Bus Stabbing of Woolwich Schoolboy
Two 16-year-old boys have been jailed for the shocking murder of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa, stabbed to death on a Woolwich bus this January. The pair were handed life sentences at the Old Bailey, each receiving a minimum term of 13 years behind bars.
Chilling Ambush with Machetes
The Metropolitan Police uncovered a vicious, premeditated attack. CCTV footage showed the suspects fleeing the bus scene, later dumping the brutal weapons—a pair of machetes—into a nearby river. Passersby bravely flagged down officers, helping to track the suspects’ escape route.
High-Stakes Manhunt Ends in Eltham
A swift manhunt was launched, with both suspects arrested at a property in Eltham shortly after the attack. The investigation highlighted the terrifying rise in teenage knife crime.
Family Plea to End Knife Violence
“My child had a future, it was Kelyan—a heartbeat full of hope. That has been stolen,” said a heartbroken family member.
They urged the public and politicians alike to unite against the scourge of knife crime. “The loss of even one young life is a tragedy. We must do everything to reject knife violence and protect our children,” they added.
