Croydon stabbing: Family of Elianne Andam speak out for first time

The family of Elianne Andam, who was stabbed to death as she made her way to school on Wednesday, have described her as the “light of our lives” in a tribute to the 15-year-old. In a statement released through the Metropolitan Police, the family said: “Our hearts are broken by the senseless death of our daughter.