UPDATED: Girl, 15 stabbed to death in South London

A 15 year-old girl has been killed in a stabbing in Croydon, south London, the Metropolitan Police says.

She died after being stabbed on a school bus in Croydon this morning (Wednesday, September 27). She was stabbed in the neck, reported a witness. The Met Police have tracked down a teenager who has been arrested. It is believed they were known to each other.

Police were called at 8.30am, with the victim being pronounced dead on the scene at 9.21am.

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 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.”

Major police incident under way near Croydon shopping centre

A major police incident is under way near a shopping centre in Croydon, south London.

Footage on social media shows a number of police vehicles and ambulances surrounding a bus near the Whitgift Centre.

A road closure is currently in place on Wellesley Road near the scene of the incident.

The Met Police and London Ambulance Service have yet to release details.

This is a breaking story from the BBC and will be updated when more details are released