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Teens charged with murder of boy, 14, stabbed on bus

Two teenagers have been charged with murdering a 14-year-old boy who was stabbed to death on a London bus.

Kelyan Bokassa was pronounced dead shortly after being attacked in Woolwich on January 7.

A 15-year-old boy from Woolwich and a 16-year-old boy from Plumstead were charged with murder on Thursday.

The Metropolitan Police said they have been remanded in custody and will appear at Bromley Magistrates Court at a later date.

A 44-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released under investigation.

At 14:28 GMT, police were called to reports of a stabbing on the 472 bus in Woolwich Church Street.

Keyon died shortly after paramedics arrived at the scene.

Police added that his family were being supported by specialist officers.

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