In a heartbreaking and tragic incident that unfolded this morning, a 15-year-old girl was fatally stabbed in Croydon, leaving the community in shock and grief. Local authorities swiftly responded to the incident, which occurred on Wellesley Road in Croydon, with police, the London Ambulance Service, and London’s Air Ambulance arriving at the scene at approximately 08:30 BST on Wednesday, September 27.

Despite the valiant efforts of first responders, the young girl tragically succumbed to her injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene at 09:21 BST. The immediate focus of the police is to provide support and assistance to the grieving family during this unimaginable loss.

Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain, who oversees local policing, expressed his condolences to the family, stating, “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.” He emphasized that the local community shares the concerns and sorrow surrounding this heartbreaking incident and pledged to keep them informed throughout the day.

Officers on the scene acted swiftly to provide crucial first aid and support to paramedics. They also initiated a joint operation with colleagues from the Metropolitan Police and the British Transport Police based on information received. This cooperative effort led to the apprehension of a teenager connected to the stabbing, with an arrest made at approximately 09:45hrs in the Croydon area. Preliminary investigations suggest that the suspect may have had some prior acquaintance with the victim.

A designated crime scene will remain in place for an extended period as authorities continue their investigations into this tragic event. The police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the attack or possesses information that can aid in their inquiries to come forward. They can do so by contacting the police via 101 and quoting reference CAD 1601/27Sep. Alternatively, individuals who wish to remain anonymous can reach out to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.