15-year-old was attacked killed on way to school in Croydon on September 27Family and friends of Elianne Andam, who was stabbed to death on her way to school, have gathered to pay their respects.A funeral service was held for her today at the New Life Christian Centre in Croydon and was well attended.
Ms Painsil told the BBC her niece wanted to 'defend the voiceless' and said: 'She doesn't like injustice; she likes justice for people.The pallbearers who accompanied the coffin into the church were dressed in dark suits with white shirts and pink ties She added that the service would be a celebration and said: 'If Elianne was here she'd say 'go on, have fun, don't break down', and things like that.'