Girl, 15, stabbed to death on school bus as teenager arrested
A teenage girl has tragically died after she was stabbed on the way to school. The 15 year old was attacked on a bus, it has been reported.
The incident happened at around 8.30am this morning (September 27) in Croydon. Paramedics from the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance also attended.
But sadly, despite their best efforts, the girl was pronounced dead at the scene less than an hour later. Police went on to track down a teenager in connection with the incident and made an arrest in the area at roughly 9.45am.
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He is known to the victim, police have said. The Mirror reports[3] that a cordon remains in the area as detectives gather evidence.
The Met’s Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain, in charge of local policing, said: “Our immediate thoughts are with this young girl’s family who are facing the most tragic of news. Our officers are with the girl’s family to support them.
“I am in contact with the local community, who are clearly as concerned as we are about this tragic incident. I shall continue to update them throughout the day.”
He continued: “My officers were immediately on scene to provide first aid and support paramedics. Acting on information provided to them, officers also worked closely with colleagues from across the Met and the British Transport Police to track a teenager in connection with the stabbing.
“I can confirm that an arrest was made at about 09:45hrs in the Croydon area. At this early stage we believe that he may have known her. A crime scene will be in place for some time, and I am grateful for the cooperation of residents.”
Footage shared to social media shows police cars and ambulances surrounding the scene. Wellesley Road has been closed northbound with delays and 16 buses have been diverted due to the incident.
Anyone who witnessed the attack or has information is urged to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 1601/27Sep, or get in touch anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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- ^ The Mirror reports (www.mirror.co.uk)