Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, at 14:30hrs
Both teens were arrested on Wednesday in connection with the murder
Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with the murder of a 14-year-old boy stabbed to death on a bus on Woolwich.
In a statement released today, Metropolitan Police Service said:
“A 15-year-old boy and a 16-year-old boy were arrested on Wednesday, 15 January on suspicon of murder, they both remain in custody.
A 44-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, she also remains in custody.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee who is leading on the investigation said: “While these arrests mark a significant step forward in this investigation, we continue to appeal for anyone with information about Keylan’s murder to come forward and speak to us.
“I would like to thank officers for working around the clock in order to locate our suspects and praise the Woolwich community for their on-going support and patience whilst we have carried out our investigation. I know that this incident deeply affected you all, and I hope that these two arrests reassure you that we are doing everything to tackle violent offenders across London.”
An investigation was launched after police were called at 14:28hrs on Tuesday, 7 January to reports of a stabbing on a bus in Woolwich, SE18. The incident occurred on a Route 472 bus on Woolwich Church Street near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road.
Officers attended, along with London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance. Paramedics treated a 14-year-old boy at the scene who had received stab wound injuries, but he very sadly died shortly after medics arrived.
He has been formally identified as 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa. His family are being supported by specialist officers.
The investigation remains on-going.
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting the reference 3795/07Jan.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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