Teenage girl stabbed to death 'on way to school' as boy arrested
27.09.2023 - 11:41
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
A 15-year-old girl has died after being stabbed to death during rush hour in London. A boy who knows the victim has been arrested, according to the Met Police.
Footage posted on social media showed several police cars and ambulance vehicles near a bus in Croydon on Wednesday morning.
It is believed the girl was on her way to school when the tragedy occurred.
Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain 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.”
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Emergency services were called to Wellesley Road in Croydon at around 8.30am to reports that the girl had been stabbed.
Both the land and air ambulance attended but she was pronounced dead at the scene 50 minutes later.
Around an hour and 15 minutes after the stabbing police arrested a teenage boy in connection with the girl’s death.
Mr Brittain added: “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 9.45am 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