A TEENAGER accused of causing the death of a 17-year-old who was run over by a bus will appear at the Old Bailey next month.

Waltham Forest Magistrates' Court today ruled that the 15-year-old, who is charged with manslaughter, must be held in custody until he appears at the crown court for a further hearing on Thursday February 10.

The teenager, who was originally arrested on suspicion of murder in Walthamstow on Tuesday, cannot be named for legal reasons.

He is accused of causing the death of Ezekiel Amosu, who was crushed to death by a 123 bus on Monday (January 24) at just after 7pm in Forest Road, Walthamstow.

Police believe muggers had attempted to steal Ezekiel's mobile phone and that there had been a confrontation moments before his death.

Tributes have continued to pour in today to Ezekiel, with more than 1,400 people signing up to a website in his memory on the social networking site Facebook.

Staff at Leyton Sixth Form College, where Ezekiel was a pupil, have also set up a book of condolence in his memory.

Principal Kevin Watson today paid tribute to the 17-year-old on behalf of his staff.

He said: "Ezekiel was a delightful young man, thoughtful and making excellent progress in his studies. He was very well liked by everyone who knew him.

"Described by his personal tutor as an 'exceptional, warm, friendly young man, always laughing and smiling' he seemed to have a wonderful future ahead of him.

"At Leyton Ezekiel was studying A-levels in English Language, Media, Graphic Design and ICT. Music was a great passion - he could often be seen bouncing along between lessons listening to his favourite tunes on enormous headphones and he hoped one day to become a music producer.

"Staff have few doubts that his talent and determination would have taken him a long way and to see his life ended so abruptly is deeply saddening.

"We have lost a gifted and hugely endearing member of the college community."

Mr Watson said that the number of people who had already signed the book of condolence showed how well-liked Ezekiel was.

He added: "It is our intention to present the book to Ezekiel's family as a token of our sympathy and support."

More tributes are expected tomorrow evening (Friday) when friends and family are due to hold a vigil at the scene.

Police are still appealing for witnesses to what happened. Anyone who believes that they can help is urged to contact the incident room on 020 8345 3865 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Do you have a tribute to Ezekiel that you would like the Guardian to publish? Email Daniel Binns on dbinns@london.newsquest.co.uk or call 0779 547 6625.

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