Teenage boy, 17, charged with murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam in Croydon

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A bus driver and a passer-by were seen desperately trying to save Elianne Andam
Elianne Andam Credit: Met Police

A 17-year-old has been charged with the murder of 15-year-old Elianne Andam who was stabbed to death in Croydon, south London.

The Metropolitan Police said the teenager would appear in court on Friday over the death of Elianne who was wounded in the neck on Wednesday morning.

Her family visited the scene where she died in Wellesley Road on Thursday evening as crowds gathered outside the police cordon and prayers were said.

The youth, who is also charged with possessing a knife, will appear at youth court sitting at Croydon Magistrates’ Court.

People arrive to lay flowers at the scene in Croydon. Credit: PA

A statement was read out by a church leader on behalf of Elianne's family at the edge of the crime scene on Thursday.

"We as a family are struggling to comprehend this painful tragedy that has happened to our beautiful daughter and beloved sister Elianne," it said.

"Our hearts are broken and we are overwhelmed by sorrow and grief. Our faith in the Lord is strengthening us.

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