On her way to school this morning, a schoolgirl was stabbed to death in Croydon while on a bus. Read full article
At before 8.30 am, Met Police officers stormed a 60 route red London bus outside the Whitgift shopping centre on Wellesley Road.
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In relation to the stabbing, officers from Scotland Yard and the British Transport Police located a teenage boy. He was taken into custody in the Croydon area at around 9.45am.
There is a possibility that he knew her.
Witnesses to the incident described the horrifying situation that unfolded as soon as the knife was drawn.
Everyone jumped off the bus when it happened, she said.
A police perimeter has a white tent set up where a 15-year-old girl was fatally stabbed in Croydon during rush hour.
Three police cars, around a dozen officers, and a red number 60 bus are all surrounded by the barrier outside the Whitgift Centre on Wellesley Road.
"My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved family of the 15-year-old child who has been stabbed in Croydon," said London Mayor Sadiq Khan on Greatest Hits Radio London.
We are in contact with the police, and I've spoken to the commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley.
To ensure that justice is served to the family of this unfortunate girl, it is crucial that people come forward and support the police.
Our thoughts are with the family of this young child, who are receiving the most sad news, said Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain. Our officers are helping the girl's family by being there with them.
"I am in communication with the neighbourhood, who are obviously just as concerned about this awful tragedy as we are. Throughout the day, I'll keep them updated.
"My officers responded right away to the scene to aid paramedics with first aid."
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