Fifteen-year-old Elianne Andam, a Ghanaian residing in the U.K., tragically lost her life in Croydon due to a stabbing incident perpetrated by a 17-year-old who wielded a zombie knife.
According to reports, Andam died while courageously defending a friend from a knife-wielding suitor who unexpectedly produced the weapon.
This sorrowful event unfolded on Wednesday, September 27th, 2023, in Croydon, London, United Kingdom.
Elianne Andam, the victim in this tragic incident, was a student at the Old Palace of John Whitgift School. It is worth noting that she had Ghanaian heritage, with her father originating from Northern Ghana.
In this article, we aim to provide comprehensive information regarding the unfortunate passing of Elianne Andam in Croydon.
Elianne Andam’s parents are her mother, a dedicated British NHS nurse, and her father, who hails from Ghana.
According to a report by MailOnline, the incident unfolded on the number 60 bus, outside the Whitgift Shopping Centre, near East Croydon station on a Wednesday morning.
Elianne Andam and her friend were passengers on the bus when the assailant, a 17-year-old who was once romantically involved with Andam’s friend, boarded and presented her with a love letter and flowers. Tragically, she declined this gesture of affection, which seemed to enrage the assailant.
The attacker emerged from the bus brandishing a frightening “sword-like” zombie knife. Elianne Andam, displaying incredible bravery, stepped in to shield her friend. Regrettably, she suffered fatal stab wounds to her neck and chest, and despite the frantic efforts of onlookers and emergency services, she tragically lost her life on the pavement.
“He gave her the flowers and she threw them away. Her friends all dispersed when she went down. After that, the boy apparently stabbed her, blood gushing out and the police put pressure on it. She died on the spot,” a witness described the carnage.
The family of Elianne Andam in Croydon released a statement following the death of the 15-year-old.
“Our hearts are broken by the senseless death of our daughter. Elianne was the light of our lives. She was bright and funny, with many friends who all adored her,” the statement began.
“She was only 15, and had her whole life ahead of her, with hopes and dreams for the future. All those dreams have now been shattered. Our lives have fallen apart, along with those of our wider family.
“We ask the media to please respect our privacy as we try to grieve the short life of our beautiful child.”
Elianne Andam was a student of the Old Palace of John Whitgift School, where she was studying hard to fulfill her dream of being a lawyer – her aunt Marian told MailOnline at her mother’s Croydon residence.
“You just can’t comprehend the heartbreak of the last 24 hours—how Elianne went to school and never came home,” Marian said.
‘She wanted to be a lawyer; she went to a private school paid for by my sister, and she had a great future ahead of her. She was a lovely girl, she loved doing her hair; she had beautiful natural hair, and she really loved gymnastics.
‘We’re a big family, and we are all here for our sister to support her. This has left us absolutely devastated. My sister is not feeling good, this only happened yesterday. It hasn’t sunk in yet, it’s a tragedy.’
More than 40 bunches of flowers were laid close to where Andam was stabbed to death.
One card said: ‘Rest in peace angel condolences to your family at this very sad time.’
Another said: ‘Rest in peace little princess so sad your life is taken away at your prime. You have touched my soul.’