Two teenagers have been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa in Woolwich last week.
A 15-year-old boy from Woolwich and a 16-year-old boy from Plumstead were charged with murder in the early hours of Thursday, 16 January. Both have been remanded in custody and are set to appear at Bromley Magistrates’ Court later today.
The tragic incident occurred on Tuesday, 7 January, when police were called at 2:28 PM to reports of a stabbing on a Route 472 bus on Woolwich Church Street, near its junction with the A205 South Circular Road.
Emergency services, including paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, attended the scene. Despite their best efforts, Kelyan succumbed to his injuries shortly after medics arrived. His family is being supported by specialist officers during this difficult time.
Following a manhunt led by the Metropolitan Police’s Specialist Crime Command, three arrests were made on Wednesday, 15 January. Among those arrested was a 44-year-old woman, who was detained on suspicion of assisting an offender. She has since been released under investigation.
The investigation into Kelyan’s death continues, and police urge anyone with information to come forward by calling 101, quoting reference 3795/07JAN, or contacting Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
