LONDON-(MaraviPost)-A 17-year-old boy has admitted killing a schoolgirl who was stabbed at a bus stop in south London.
Elianne Andam, 15, was attacked on Wellesley Road, Croydon, in September as she made her way to school, the Old Bailey heard.
The teenage boy, who cannot be named because of his age, pleaded guilty to her manslaughter but denied murder.
The plea was not accepted by prosecutors and a trial is set to take place in November at the same court.
The boy also denied possessing a blade in a public place.
Elianne had met two female friends before she was stabbed, the court heard.
It is alleged her attacker, wearing a mask and gloves, removed a large knife from his waistband and stabbed Elianne repeatedly, the hearing was told.
As he left the scene, others attempted to administer first aid but she could not be saved.
The defendant was arrested in New Addington later that morning, the court was told.
Prosecutor Alison Morgan KC previously said: “It was, the prosecution allege, a brutal attack.
