The schoolgirl was attacked at around 8.30am this morning, and her next of kin have been informed.
‘At this early stage, we believe that he may have known her.A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said: ‘We were called today at 8.33am to reports of an incident on Wellesley Road, Croydon.
‘We sent a number of resources to the scene, including three ambulance crews, an incident response officer, and an advanced paramedic in a car.‘We treated a teenager, but very sadly, despite our best efforts, she died at the scene.’ A Met Police spokesperson said: ‘Police were called at about 08.30am on Wednesday, 27 September to reports of a 15-year-old girl stabbed on Wellesley Road in Croydon.
‘Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance attended. Despite their efforts, sadly she died at the scene at 9.21am.‘Anyone who witnessed the attack or has information that can help officers is asked to call police via 101 quoting reference CAD 1601/27Sep. To remain anonymous contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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