Two teenagers and woman, 44, arrested after boy, 14, stabbed to death on bus

Three people have been arrested after a 14-year-old boy was stabbed to death on a bus in Woolwich.

Two boys aged 15 and 16 have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody.

A 44-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Kelyan was attacked and killed as he travelled on the 472 bus on Woolwich Church Road on January 6.

Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee said: ‘While these arrests mark a significant step forward in this investigation, we continue to appeal for anyone with information about Keylan’s murder to come forward and speak to us.

‘I would like to thank officers for working around the clock in order to locate our suspects and praise the Woolwich community for their on-going support and patience whilst we have carried out our investigation.

‘I know that this incident deeply affected you all, and I hope that these two arrests reassure you that we are doing everything to tackle violent offenders across London.’

Kelyan’s mum told Metro her son was ‘very kind and caring’ and dreamed of becoming a chef after being inspired by Jamie Oliver.

She said: ‘My son and others were taken advantage of by gangs. They were groomed. He was on edge very scared going out.’

She added she feared for his safety when he was out on the streets of London. 

She told Metro: ‘It was his first day back at school. He was out with his uniform on, he was very proud. It was another day, he was happy. 

‘He was full of life, he supported Arsenal and was good, very good, at playing football.’

Family friends later added they were left ‘shocked and disgusted’ after rap lyrics that boast about the killing were shared online.

The lyrics, posted alongside hundreds of tributes, refer to Kelyan by his rap name Grippa.

The post says: ‘Caught Grippa lackin’ on the 472 (bus). Blade in my coat, it’s do or die.

‘He tried jumping off, but the door’s don’t slide, hah.’

Jacques Tizie, a family friend speaking on behalf of Mary, told Metro: ‘Whoever the killer is we appeal to them to hand themselves in. This gang violence around here is too much. How many young boys must die?’

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