Footage online showed emergency services in-attendance after a 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death. Credit: Ragu Pathy.
A teenage girl has been stabbed to death in Croydon this morning (September 27).
A Met Police spokesperson said the force was called at 8.30am to Wellesley Road, with footage online showing a number of emergency vehicles in attendance.
The 15-year-old sadly died at the scene.
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.
“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 cooperation of residents.”
Police are asking anyone who witnessed the attack or has any information to contact the force via 101 quoting reference CAD 1601/27Sep.
To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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