Loved ones mourn Kelyan Bokassa, the 14-year-old boy killed on a London bus. And we all have some thinking to do | Gaby Hinsliff
Briefly

Mary Bokassa described the harrowing reality of losing her son Kelyan to gang violence, stating that his death was a shock but not a surprise, revealing a continuous struggle against gang recruitment since he was a child.
Bokassa emphasized the desperation for help, saying, 'I tried to prevent it. I've tried so many, so many times...My son is going to be killed.' Her account highlights the alarming issue of gang grooming among children.
Kelyan Baker, despite his struggles with the law and schooling, was described by his mother as a caring and ambitious boy, illustrating the tragedy of his circumstances and potential.
The rise of organized crime's recruitment of children through sophisticated methods reflects a broader, systemic youth vulnerability which has been warned about by numerous agencies and charities.
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