Elianne Andam pleaded for her life during a brutal stabbing over a teddy bear, leading to a tragic courtroom revelation about the events that unfolded.
Croydon: This heartbreaking incident unfolded when Elianne Andam was attacked over a teddy bear. She begged her assailant to stop as he stabbed her in the neck.
The attacker, 18-year-old Hassan Sentamu, was furious after Elianne grabbed a bag of his clothes. This was all tied to a breakup with her friend just days earlier.
Witnesses described the chaos outside the Whitgift Centre as Elianne collapsed. Sentamu fled the scene, tossing the knife away nearby.
Police caught him within 90 minutes after stopping a bus close to his home. It was a frantic scene, with officers trying to save Elianne’s life.
One of the witnesses, Sentamu’s ex-girlfriend, shared how she felt something was off when he showed up wearing gloves and a mask. It was so out of character for him.
She recalled the moments leading up to the attack, saying Elianne was just trying to get her friend’s belongings back. It started as a joke but quickly turned serious when Sentamu got angry.
As the situation escalated, she saw him pull out a knife. Elianne was on the ground, pleading for him to stop. It was a terrifying moment that left everyone in shock.
Despite the efforts of bystanders and police, Elianne was pronounced dead at the scene. The officers described the chaos and urgency as they tried to help her.
Sentamu has admitted to manslaughter but denies murder, claiming he lost control due to his autism. The trial continues, revealing more about this tragic event.