Two boys aged 15 and 16 have been charged with the murder of 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa, who was fatally stabbed on a bus in Woolwich, south-east London, the Metropolitan police have said.
The teenagers will appear at Bromley youth court later on Thursday.
David Malone, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: “We have today authorised the Metropolitan police to charge two teenagers with murder following the tragic death of Kelyan Bokassa in Woolwich on 7 January 2025.
“The boys, aged 15 and 16, who cannot be named at this stage in legal proceedings, will appear at Bromley youth court for a first hearing on Thursday 16 January.
“Our thoughts remain with Kelyan’s family and friends at this difficult time. The Crown Prosecution Service reminds everyone that criminal proceedings are active and each of the defendants has the right to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there be no reporting, commentary or sharing of information online which could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”
A 44-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released under investigation.
Police were called at just before 2.30pm on 7 January to Woolwich Church Street. Kelyan died shortly after medics arrived at the scene. Kelyan’s mother, Mary Bokassa, said her son was kind and caring and liked football, adding: “I can’t believe he is gone. I cannot believe it.”
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