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”.
Met police officers were called to reports of a stabbing 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 that detectives “continue to follow a number of lines of enquiry”.
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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 that 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 Mr Chabikwa or Mr Zazi to get in touch by calling 999 as soon as possible, with the public also urged not to approach them.
