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Elianne Andam: Autism no excuse for killing schoolgirl, jury told

A troubled childhood and autism are no excuse for the “frenzied” fatal stabbing of 15-year-old Elianne Andam, jurors have been told.

Hassan Sentamu, 18, is accused of attacking Elianne during a row over a teddy bear outside the Whitgift Centre in Croydon, south London, on 27 September 2023.

The defendant, who declined to give evidence during his trial at the Old Bailey, claimed his autism spectrum disorder caused him to lose control during the meeting to exchange belongings with his ex-girlfriend, who was Elianne’s friend.

He has admitted manslaughter, but denies murder on the basis of diminished responsibility.


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