Kelyan Bokassa: Detectives name two teenagers they want to speak to over fatal stabbing on bus
Detectives investigating the murder of a 14-year-old on a bus in southeast London last week have named two teenagers they went to speak to over the fatal stabbing.
Kelyan Bokassa was stabbed to death on a bus in Woolwich Church Street, close to the Woolwich Ferry, just before 2.30pm last Tuesday.
The teenager died at the scene shortly after medical help arrived.
In an update on Tuesday, officers said they want to speak to Colin Chabikwa, 15, and Mosawar Zazi, 16.
The Metropolitan Police called the stabbing a “horrific attack,” while London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan said the “heart-breaking violence has absolutely no place in our city”.
Colin Chabikwa. Pic: Metropolitan Police/PA
Mosawar Zazi. Pic: Metropolitan Police/PA
Met police officers were called to reports of an incident on a Route 472 bus at 2.28pm on 7 January.
The alleged stabbing is said to have happened near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road.
Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended the scene.
Police say Kelyan’s family are being supported by specialist officers and detectives “continue to follow a number of lines of enquiry”.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, who is leading the investigation, said her thoughts were with Kelyan’s family and friends.
“I know his death has deeply affected many in the community and I would like to thank people in Woolwich for the support they have shown,” she said.
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DCI Lee said officers had been carrying out increased weapons searches, reassurance patrols and house-to-house enquiries in the area.
She said the public’s patience as officers go about their work was “appreciated” and teams were “working around the clock to identify those responsible for Kelyan’s murder”.
The force is asking anyone with information about the whereabouts of either teenager to get in touch by calling 999 as soon as possible, with the public also urged not to approach them.
A woman who was stabbed to death in north London has been named by police – as a man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Pamela Munro, 45, was found with a stab wound and died at the scene in Ayley Croft, Enfield, on Saturday evening, the Metropolitan Police said.
A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday and is in custody, the force added.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil John said: “Investigating officers have worked relentlessly across the weekend to investigate the circumstances around Pamela’s death.
“We continue to support her family who are understandably devastated.”
Police at the scene at Ayley Croft in Enfield
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The Met Police has asked anyone with information or who was driving through Ayley Court between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday and may have dashcam footage to contact the force.
A “British man” has died after being beaten and set on fire by a mob in Ecuador, according to reports by media in the South American country.
According to reports, the man – who has not been officially identified – had been detained by police after being accused of being involved in a fatal shooting.
Ecuadorian news outlet Ecuavisa reported that the man had been taken to a police station Playas del Cuyabeno, a remote village in the Amazon rainforest.
While there, a group broke into the station and took the man away. He was then set on fire in the street, it is reported, and died from his burns.
The incident reportedly happened in the Playas del Cuyabeno area of Sucumbios province
Another local report, from EXTRA.ec, said that specialist police units had been slow to arrive due to the geographical conditions of the area – which is accessible by river.
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According to reports, police officers at the station apparently decided they could not intervene when the mob arrived out of concerns for their own safety.
It is understood the UK Foreign Office is following up reports about the incident and working with local authorities to confirm the details.
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