A 17-year-old boy has confessed to the killing of 15-year-old Elianne Andam in Croydon, but denies the charge of murder, claiming it was manslaughter.

The defendant also rejected accusations of carrying a knife in public.

Elianne Andam was attacked on her way to school and later died, despite receiving first aid.

The prosecutor is not accepting the manslaughter plea, leading to a trial scheduled for November 25 at the Old Bailey.

The suspect was apprehended on the day of the incident in New Addington.

Elianne is remembered by her family as a 'beautiful, intelligent, and kind' individual, and her untimely death has left them devastated.

The local community, including public figures like Stormzy, has shown strong emotional support for Elianne's family.