A vigil was held in Woolwich, London, for 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa, who was fatally stabbed on a bus. Mourners remembered him as a 'kind and caring' teenager.
Members of the local community have paid tribute to a 14-year-old schoolboy stabbed to death aboard a Woolwich bus on Tuesday. Aspiring rapper Kelyan Bokassa, known locally as 'Grippa', was remembered during a vigil at a London church overlooking the bus stop where the 14-year-old was fatally stabbed.Around 35 mourners, including friends of the victim, gathered on Wednesday evening at St Mary Magdalene Church in Woolwich to pay tribute to a 'kind and caring' teenager.
Bokassa was stabbed to death on the 472 bus in Woolwich, in the south-east of the capital, at around 2.30pm on Tuesday afternoon.No arrests have yet been made with Police continuing to hunt for those responsible.His mother claimed 'groomed by gangs' in the run up to his death, having spent time in care before turning up on her doorstep 'sick, underweight and tattooed'.The service saw local councillor Asli Mohammed and the Bishop of Woolwich in attendance as the vigil began shortly after 7pm.Addressing the congregation, Reverend Jesse van der Valk said the service was 'a time of reflection' and that members of Kelyan's family were also present.Mourners wiped their eyes as a moment of silence was held.One of Kelyan Bokassa's friends described him as someone who would 'always be there for you' at a vigil held after the 14-year-old was stabbed to death.The teenage boy told those gathered at St Mary Magdalene Church in Woolwich: 'He was a fun guy. He had a pure heart. He would always be there for you.'The friend then joked about Kelyan eating 'bare food'.More mourners carrying bunches of flowers and balloons, with a group of teenagers, including Kelyan's friends, lighting candles in memory of the 14-year-old at the front of the congregatio
Stabbing London Teenager Vigil Homicide
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mother Mourns 'Light of My Life' Killed in London Christmas Day CrashAidan Chapman, 25, died from injuries sustained in a car crash that struck a crowd in Central London on Christmas Day. His mother, Yasemin Akcajoca, is heartbroken.
Read more »
Vanessa Williams Mourns Mother's Death After London TripActress Vanessa Williams is mourning the loss of her mother, Helen, who passed away at the age of 85 in London. Helen had travelled to see her daughter perform in the musical The Devil Wears Prada.
Read more »
Vanessa Williams Mourns Mother's Death After She Flies to London to See Her ShowActress Vanessa Williams’ mother, Helen, passed away in London at the age of 85 after celebrating her birthday and watching her daughter perform in The Devil Wears Prada.
Read more »
Football Community Mourns Sudden Death of Michael NewberryMichael Newberry, a former professional footballer who played for Cliftonville and Linfield in the Irish League, tragically passed away on his 27th birthday. A GoFundMe page has been set up to support his family with funeral costs.
Read more »
North Lanarkshire Council confirms closure of eight community facilities in 2025Rochsoles Community Centre, Westray Community Centre, Glenmavis Community Centre, Chapelhall Senior Citizens, the Ian Nicholson Centre, Waterloo Community Centre, Birkenshaw Sports Barn, and the Antonine Community Sports Hub are earmarked for closure.
Read more »
British teen jailed in Dubai after 'holiday romance' with 17-year-old girl from LondonA British teen has been jailed in Dubai after having a holiday romance with a 17-year-old girl from London.
Read more »