A 15-year old girl has been stabbed to death in Croydon, the Metropolitan Police have said.

Officers were called to Wellesley Road, in south London, at around 8.30am this morning and she died at the scene shortly after 9.20am.

Police confirmed an arrest has been made after a teenager was tracked in connection with the stabbing.

Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain said: “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.”

He added: “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.

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“My officers were immediately on scene to provide first aid and support paramedics.”

Images from the scene show a cordoned off police tent close to a stationary London bus.

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