Kelyan Bokassa murder: Police name two teens they are looking for after fatal stabbing of boy on Woolwich bus
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Police on Tuesday launched an appeal to find two teens over the fatal knife murder of a boy on a double-decker bus in Woolwich, south London, last week. Kelyan Bokassa was attacked on the Route 472 double-decker on Woolwich Church Road near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road at 2.28pm last Tuesday.
On Tuesday, Met Police detectives named Colin Chabikwa, 15, and Mosawar Zazi, 16, as being among those they wanted to speak to in connection with Kelyan’s murder. Met Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, who is leading the investigation, said: “Firstly, my thoughts are with the family and friends of Kelyan.
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“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. “Officers have been undertaking increased weapons searches, reassurance patrols and house-to-house enquiries. I know these can be disruptive, however it has been vital, and your patience is appreciated.
“Our team of detectives is working around the clock to identify those responsible for Kelyan’s murder and appeal for your help to locate Chabikwa and Zazi. "I would urge anybody with information about their whereabouts to contact us immediately by calling 999.
"If seen, we urge the public not to approach them, but to contact police as soon as possible.". Kelyan’s mother, Mary Bokassa, earlier spoke of her devastation on learning of her son’s death, saying he had been groomed by gangs from the age of six. Speaking to media from her flat in Greenwich, Ms Bokassa described her son as “caring”, saying he had an interest in both football and music.
