Summary
Two British teenagers have been sentenced to life in prison for killing a 14-year-old boy by stabbing him on a bus in London. They will serve at least 15 years before being considered for release. The attack has raised concerns about youth gang violence and the increase in knife crimes in the UK.
Key Facts
- Two teenagers were sentenced to life in prison for a stabbing murder, with parole consideration after 15 years.
- The victim, 14-year-old Kelyan Bokassa, was stabbed 27 times on a bus in southeast London.
- The attack occurred on January 7, and the attackers, aged 16 and 15, were arrested later that month.
- Both teenagers admitted to murder in May.
- Knife crimes in the UK have increased by nearly 80% since 2015.
- In 2022, 10 teenagers were fatally stabbed in London.
- There have been other recent incidents of teenage stabbings in the UK, highlighting ongoing concerns about gang violence.
- Judge Mark Lucraft mentioned the influence of gang exploitation on both attackers.
