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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Holly Evans

Teenager who stabbed schoolgirl Elianne Andam to death in row over teddy bear guilty of murder

A teenager has been found guilty of murdering 15-year-old Elianne Andam by stabbing her in a row over her friend’s teddy bear.

Hassan Sentamu, 18, had met with Elianne and her friends at a bus stop in Croydon town centre, south London, to swap belongings with his ex-girlfriend, who was part of the victim’s group. However, after he showed up without the toy an argument ensued which led to him stabbing the schoolgirl in a fit of “white-hot anger”.

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