January 16th 2025.
A young teenager has been found guilty of a horrific crime that shook the community of south London. It all started at a bus stop outside the Whitgift Centre in Croydon town centre, where 18-year-old Hassan Sentamu stabbed 15-year-old Elianne Andam to death over a teddy bear. The incident took place on September 27, 2023, and Sentamu has finally been brought to justice for his actions.
The court heard that Elianne and Sentamu had been in a relationship, but had recently broken up. They agreed to meet at the bus stop with a mutual friend to exchange each other's belongings. However, things took a turn for the worst when Sentamu refused to return the items of Elianne's friend. In a fit of rage, he attacked Elianne with a kitchen knife, ignoring her pleas for him to stop.
After a three-week trial at the Old Bailey, Sentamu was found guilty of murder and possession of a blade. The jury deliberated for over 11 hours before delivering their verdict. The public gallery erupted in shouts of "yes" and "murderer" as the verdict was announced.
During the trial, the court heard harrowing details of the attack. Elianne's friend, who cannot be named for legal reasons, testified that Sentamu had arrived at the meeting wearing gloves and a mask. She then described how he pulled out a large knife and attacked Elianne, who was running away and trying to stop him. The jury was also shown CCTV footage of Sentamu fleeing the scene with the bloody knife in his hand.
After the attack, Sentamu quickly discarded the knife and took a bus towards his home in New Addington. The police arrived at the scene and described it as chaotic, with people screaming and running away. Sentamu was eventually arrested and charged with murder.
Throughout the trial, Sentamu pleaded not guilty to murder, but did admit to manslaughter. His defence argued that his autism spectrum disorder caused him to lose control and commit the violent act. However, the prosecution pointed out that there was no evidence to support this claim. In fact, Sentamu had a history of attacking girls and carrying knives.
The community was devastated by the loss of Elianne, who had dreams of becoming a human rights lawyer. In a show of support, rap star Stormzy joined members of the community at a candlelit vigil for Elianne. The incident has sparked conversations about knife crime and mental health issues, and it serves as a reminder of the tragic consequences of violence.
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