Elianne Andam, a 15-year-old girl, was fatally stabbed outside the Whitgift shopping centre in Croydon while protecting a friend. The attack occurred during a confrontation with 17-year-old Hassan Sentamu, who faces murder charges after pleading guilty to manslaughter. Prosecutors highlighted that Elianne acted in a gesture of solidarity for her friend, leading to a violent altercation. The court is examining whether Sentamu’s autism affects his responsibility for the crime.