Kelyan Bokassa: 14-year-old boy stabbed to death on London bus named by police

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A teenage boy died from stab wounds in Woolwich on Tuesday afternoon. Police investigations continue.

A 14-year-old boy who was murdered on a bus in London has been named by police.

The incident occurred just before 2:30pm on Tuesday, January 7th.

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Police were called to reports of a stabbing on a bus in Woolwich. The incident occurred on a Route 472 bus on Woolwich Church Street near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road.

Officers attended, along with London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance. Paramedics treated a 14-year-old boy at the scene who had received stab wound injuries, but he very sadly died shortly after medics arrived.

While formal identification has yet to place his next of kin have been informed and officers are confident the victim is 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa.

No arrests have been made at the time of publishing and investigations continue.

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Kelyan Bokassa was killed on a bus in London on Tuesday afternoonKelyan Bokassa was killed on a bus in London on Tuesday afternoon
Kelyan Bokassa was killed on a bus in London on Tuesday afternoon | Met Police

Full statement from police

Detective Chief Inspector Martin Thorpe, who is leading the investigation, said: “Following Kelyan’s tragic death yesterday, specialist officers are now leading the investigation which is progressing at pace.

“The incident happened shortly before 2:30pm on a route 472 bus on Woolwich Church Street, SE18 at the Woolwich Ferry bus stop. If anyone saw this horrific attack or was in the area then I urge them to come forward and speak to officers.

“We’re particularly interested in any mobile phone footage that captured this incident or any dash cam or doorbell footage from around the surrounding area at the time of this incident.

“I know this is an incredibly worrying time for those in Woolwich, and there will continue to be an enhanced police presence in the area.

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“Our thoughts remain with Kelyan’s family, who are being supported by specialist officers at this difficult time.”

If anyone witnessed the incident or has any information which may help, they are urged to call police on 101 with ref 3795/07JAN25 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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