Teen Stabber’s Identity Unveiled After Fatal Attack in Croydon
The teenager who fatally stabbed 15-year-old Elianne Andam in Croydon last year has finally been named. Hassan Sentamu, charged with Elianne’s murder, was kept under reporting restrictions until he turned 18 on September 6.
School Run Horror Shocked Locals
Elianne was attacked on her way to school at around 8:30am on September 27, 2023 on Wellesley Road. Sentamu admitted causing the fatal knife wound but denies murder charges.
Old Bailey Hearing Update
At a hearing in March, Sentamu pleaded “Not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter.” The Old Bailey will hear the full trial in November.
Family Pays Emotional Tribute
Elianne was a Year 11 student at Old Palace of John Whitgift School. Her grieving family released a heartfelt statement:
“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 was a beautiful person inside and out who loved Jesus. She was intelligent, thoughtful, kind, and had a bright future ahead.”
They asked for privacy and prayers as they cope with their loss.
