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Two teens admit to murder on bus

23 May 2025

Two teenagers have pleaded guilty to the murder of a 14-year-old boy on a bus in Woolwich, Greater London.

The teens stabbed Kelyan Bokassa 27 times with machetes as he travelled on a route 472 bus on Tuesday 7th January.

Stagecoach route 472 double-decker
The stabbing occurred on a route 472 double-decker

The two 16-year-old boys, unnamed because of their age, appeared at the Old Bailey today, where they also admitted to carrying a bladed weapon.

The judge at the chief criminal court for England and Wales ordered reports ahead of sentencing, which is set to take place on Friday 25th July.

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