Funeral held for stabbing victim Elianne Andam, 15, in Croydon

Girl stabbed in September in south London was said to leave a legacy of faith, determination and love for justice'

Mourners have gathered in Croydon for the funeral of Elianne Andam, who dreamed of becoming a lawyer and was described as leaving behind a legacy of faith, determination and love for justice".

The funeral for the 15-year-old, who died after being stabbed during the morning rush hour at a bus stop in Croydon, south London, on 27 September, was held at the New Life Christian Centre on Saturday. More than 2,000 people followed the ceremony on a live stream.