December 10th 2024.
In the midst of all the chaos and confusion, a young girl's life was tragically taken. The court heard how 18-year-old Hassan Sentamu had stabbed 15-year-old Elianne Andam to death in a heated argument over a teddy bear. It was a senseless act of violence that left everyone shocked and devastated.
According to witnesses, Sentamu had refused to return his ex-girlfriend's belongings, which had caused the argument to escalate. He then proceeded to stab Elianne in the neck at a bus stop outside the Whitgift Centre in Croydon, before fleeing the scene on September 27. Police later found the discarded knife with Elianne's blood on it in a nearby road.
When Sentamu was arrested, the officers noticed blood on his thumb. He initially gave a false name, but when asked for his Oyster card, his real identity was revealed. In the footage of the arrest, he can be seen questioning why he was being handcuffed.
The officers quickly realized the severity of the situation and called for urgent assistance. They informed Sentamu that he was being arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and stabbing his girlfriend. They also asked for the whereabouts of the knife.
One of the officers who arrived at the scene recalled the heartbreaking moment when they were informed that Elianne had passed away. It was now a case of murder. Elianne's friend, who was present during the attack, told the police that she had noticed something was wrong when Sentamu arrived wearing gloves and a mask.
She tried to confront him about the belongings, but he pulled out a knife and attacked Elianne. The girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, saw Sentamu bend over Elianne with the knife before she was pushed to the ground. When she turned around again, Sentamu was gone, and she ran to get help.
When the police arrived, they found Elianne lying on the ground and immediately began performing CPR. Despite their efforts and those of the public, Elianne was pronounced dead at the scene. The officers were able to identify her through her school bag and planner, which were found next to her.
CCTV footage played in court showed the tragic incident and Sentamu fleeing the scene. It was also revealed that just moments before the attack, Elianne had recorded a video on Snapchat, completely unaware of what was about to happen.
In his defense, Sentamu admitted to causing Elianne's death but denied the charge of murder, claiming he had lost control due to his autism. He also denied carrying the knife without a lawful reason. The trial continues at the Old Bailey.
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