Stormzy joins mom of 15-year-old Elianne Andam and lots of of mourners at candlelit vigil for teenage lady who was stabbed to dying in Croydon

Stormzy has joined a grieving mom and lots of of mourners at a candlelight vigil honouring a 15-year-old lady who was stabbed on her method to faculty in Croydon final week.

 Elianne Andam, a pupil on the Outdated Palace of John Whitgift faculty was allegedly attacked at 8.30am on September 27 after she tried to guard a pal.

A youngster, 17, has been charged over the assault after allegedly refusing at hand over his ex-girlfriend’s possessions after she returned his, a listening to on the Outdated Bailey heard on Wednesday. 

Elianne died on the pavement simply minutes after the assault – regardless of the makes an attempt of a bus driver and passers-by to avoid wasting her life. 

Tonight, lots of of mourners lined the streets outdoors the Whitgift Buying Centre in Croydon after the nation was left shocked by the violent incident. 

Stormzy has joined a grieving mom and lots of of mourners at a candlelight vigil honouring a 15-year-old lady who was stabbed on her method to faculty in Croydon final week

Folks attend a vigil outdoors the Whitgift purchasing centre in Croydon, south London, for Elianne Andam

A candlelit vigil was held tonight for 15-year-old Elianne Andam who was stabbed on her method to faculty in Croydon final week

Tonight, lots of of mourners lined the streets outdoors the Whitgift Buying Centre in Croydon after the nation was left shocked by final week’s assault

Elianne, a pupil on the Outdated Palace of John Whitgift faculty, was learning in direction of her GCSEs

The highway was closed to permit area for the numerous who wished to say goodbye to Elianne as folks gathered beneath a portray of the beloved teenager. 

Tearful mates and members of the general public left flowers, playing cards, images, balloons and cuddly toys in her reminiscence.  

Attendees have been inspired to put in writing in a e book of condolences for Elianne’s household. 

The flowers have reached seven rows deep, whereas anti-violence notes have been left studying: ‘Youth cease killing one another. No to stabbing. No to violence’ and ‘Why?’.  

A brief assertion from Elianne’s household was learn on their behalf by Bishop of Croydon Rosemarie Mallett.

She stated: ‘We, as a household, are struggling to understand this painful tragedy that has occurred to our stunning daughter and beloved sister Elianne. Our hearts are damaged and we’re overwhelmed by sorrow and grief.

‘Our religion within the Lord is strengthening us. We wish to categorical our gratitude to those that have taken the time to ship us considerate and compassionate messages and prayers. 

‘We kindly ask to your consideration to additionally respect our want for privateness as we try to come back to grips with our deeply devastating loss.

Floral tributes left outdoors the Whitgift purchasing centre in Croydon, south London, forward of a vigil for Elianne

The flowers left have reached seven rows deep, based on these on the vigil

Mourners remembered Elianne as they held candles within the night vigil

Folks gathered beneath an image of the beloved schoolgirl

Hundred attended the vigil and lined the streets of Croydon in south London

Tearful mates and members of the general public left flowers, playing cards, images, balloons and cuddly toys in her reminiscence

The highway was closed this night to permit for sufficient area for the numerous wishing to attend the vigil

‘Elianne was a stupendous particular person inside and outside, who beloved Jesus. She was clever and had a vivid future forward of her. It’s our request that you simply hold our cherished daughter Elianne and our household in your ideas and prayers.’

A row spilt out of the quantity 60 bus outdoors the Whitgift Buying Centre near East Croydon station final Wednesday. 

Folks have now charged a 17-year-old boy with homicide and the possession of a knife. 

{The teenager} appeared on the Outdated Bailey on Tuesday, sporting a black sweater and gray jogging bottoms. He spoke solely to substantiate his title and date of delivery. 

Members of Elianne’s household sat within the properly of the courtroom through the half-hour lengthy listening to. 

Choose Mark Lucraft KC set a date for the plea listening to as December 19 and a provisional trial date of April 29 – additionally on the Outdated Bailey.  

A port-mortem examination revealed the presence of a number of stab wounds.  

Elianne was the fifteenth teenage sufferer of murder in London up to now this 12 months. 

Folks got here from close to and much to pay their respects to Elianne after the assault rocked the nation

Police helped to distribute the flowers and tokens through the tearful vigil

Pictured is the scene of the assault after 15-year-old Elianne was stabbed final Wednesday