THE mother of murdered schoolboy Yemurai Kanyangarara has described her son's killers as "evil individuals".

Today (April 26) Osman Bangura, of Wilmot Close, Camberwll, was found guilty of murder and 15-year-old Isaac Walters, of Marchwood Close, Peckham, was found guilty of manslaughter.

Yemurai's mother, Sharon Jambawo, said: "At the time of my son's murder I had no words to describe my intense pain and sorrow.

"There will be no closure at the time of the jury's verdict, just knowledge that I have to learn to live each day without my one and only child by my side.

"Every bedtime is a struggle to walk past Yemurai's bedroom without a goodnight kiss and "I love you mum."

"All my wonderful memories of my son are overshadowed by the pain and trauma of Yemurai's violent murder. Yemurai was only 16 years old just a child when he was brutally murdered on that warm and sunny afternoon.

"The actions and words of these dysfunctional youths showed a lack of respect for human life and a blatant disregard for authority.

"Their actions directly after the murder of my son were cold, calm and calculated.”

She added: "I wish to express my sincere thanks and gratitude to those kind hearted Samaritans who desperately tried to assist Yemurai.

"Also those members of the public who despite their fears and concerns attended court and gave evidence.

"I want to thank the crown prosecution service including Barry Graves, Peter Finnegan and Miss Katherine Buckle for their dedication throughout this trial.

"My final thanks are reserved for the police who have supported me throughout this horrendous ordeal and brought the offenders swiftly to justice, removing these evil individuals from mainstream society.

"I would actively encourage the public to support the police in removing offensive weapons from our streets and protecting the public.

"Finally, I would like to add I am so proud to be Yemurai's mother, he was a popular young man with many friends. Yemurai had everything to live for and I will miss him forever."

Bangura and Walters are due to be sentenced on June 6.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Dunne from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command said: "This was a sad and senseless murder that happened in broad daylight.

"How many more occasions will there be that I and other homicide detectives have to warn young people against the risk of carrying knives?

"When will the message get through? When young people carry knives, it is inevitable that young people will be seriously injured or die as a result.

"The two boys, and that's all they are, boys, not men, now face lengthy prison sentences, leaving behind them shattered, saddened families with broken futures."

Teenagers guilty of killing schoolboy Yemurai Kanyangarara