17-year-old admits to manslaughter but denies murdering 15-year-old schoolgirl in Croydon.

17-year-old boy admits to killing 15-year-old schoolgirl Elianne Andam in Croydon but denies murder. The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to manslaughter but denied murdering the 15-year-old. Elianne was stabbed as she made her way to Old Palace of John Whitgift School on September 27. The case will proceed to trial on November 25.