Pictures from the scene of a fatal stabbing in Croydon show a major emergency services presence.

A 15-year-old girl was found injured in Wellesley Road at around 8.30am today (September 27).

Officers and London Ambulance Service crews were called to the scene. 

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The girl was pronounced dead just after 9.20am.

A male, who may have been known to the victim, has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Pictures from the scene show several police vans and ambulance crews at the scene.

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A London 60 route red bus can also be seen in one picture, surrounded by police cars, with officers standing nearby.

Wellesley Road currently remains closed following the incident, according to AA.

A crime scene remains in place as police enquiries continue.

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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 9.45am 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.”

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at about 08:30hrs 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 09:21hrs.

“A crime scene is in place.

“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.”