ELIANNE Andam’s devastated family have joined mourners at a Croydon vigil to remember the 15-year-old schoolgirl – who was allegedly stabbed to death by a teen.
Grieving relatives gathered near the bus stop where Elianne was attacked to mark a week since her death.
Elianne’s mum wore a black and white scarf as she held a candle for her daughter.
A 17-year-old is charged with knifing the schoolgirl on September 27.
Croydon Magistrates’ Court heard the teen stabbed Elianne after she tried to retrieve the teddy bear of a friend from her ex-boyfriend on her way to school on Wednesday morning.
Prosecutors told the court the 17-year-old then gave chase and stabbed the schoolgirl.
While the girl was on the floor, he continued stabbing her, the court was told.
The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is charged with murder and possession of a knife.
He appeared in court wearing a grey prison tracksuit and glasses.
Prosecutor Nicola Grindey, outlining the case, told the court Elianne “met with two friends prior to attending school”.
Ms Grindey said the defendant was “wearing a mask and gloves”.
Ms Grindey said Elianne had attempted to retrieve some of her friends’ belongings – including a teddy bear – from a plastic Tesco bag the girl’s ex-boyfriend was holding.
She grabbed the plastic bag and was “pursued” by the defendant who stabbed her multiple times in front of a group of terrified onlookers, Ms Grindey said.
He was later arrested.
District Judge Daniel Benjamin remanded the teen into youth custody.
