Cops hunting two boys, 15 and 16, as new CCTV released after schoolboy, 14, stabbed to death on bus in horror attack
COPS are hunting for two teenagers after a 14-year-old schoolboy was stabbed to death on a bus.
Kelyan Bokassa was killed on the Route 472 bus in Woolwich, southeast London, on January 7.
In a updated statement released today, the force said they were searching for a 15-year-old Colin Chabikwa and 16-year-old Mosawar Zazi in connection with the murder.
CCTV images of the pair on-board a bus have also been released.
Detective Chief Inspector Sarah added: “Firstly, my thoughts are with the family and friends of Kelyan.
“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."
The force added: "We were called at 14:28hrs on Tuesday, 7 January to reports of a stabbing on a Route 472 bus on Woolwich Church Street, near the junction with the A205 South Circular Road.
"Officers attended, along with paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and London's Air Ambulance. A 14-year-old boy was treated for stab wounds. He 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.
"Detectives continue to follow a number of lines of enquiry and would now like to speak to 15-year old Colin Chabikwa and 16-year-old Mosawar Zazi in connection with Kelyan’s murder."
Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to call 101, quoting the reference 3795/07Jan.