Teen Hassan Sentamu who ‘chased down & stabbed girl, 15, to death as she protected friend on way to school’ is pictured
A TEEN who allegedly chased down and stabbed a schoolgirl to death as she protected her friend has today been unmasked.
Hassan Sentamu is accused of murdering 15-year-old Elianne Andam while she made her way to school in Croydon, South London.
He had been granted anonymity due to his age but can today be identified for the first time after turning 18.
Sentamu has pleaded guilty to manslaughter after he accepted inflicting the fatal knife wound.
But he has denied murder and possessing a blade in a public place.
The court heard previously how the alleged attack on Elianne last September was "brutal".
She had been attempting to take back her friend's teddy bear from her ex-boyfriend on the way to school when she was killed, it is said.
A post mortem found Elianne suffered multiple stab wounds in the horror.
In a moving tribute, the schoolgirl's family said: "We as a family are struggling to comprehend this painful tragedy that has happened to our beautiful daughter and beloved sister Elianne.
"Our hearts are broken.
"Elianne was a beautiful person inside and out who loved Jesus. She was intelligent, thoughtful, kind and had a bright future ahead.
"It is our request that you keep our cherished daughter Elianne and our family in your thoughts and prayers."
