Croydon, UK – A horrifying incident occurred in Croydon as a 15-year-old girl, a student at Old Palace of John Whitgift independent girls’ school, was fatally stabbed after reportedly rejecting flowers from a boy. The tragedy unfolded outside a shopping center on Wellesley Road during the morning rush hour.
Eyewitnesses recounted an argument between the girl, her friends, and students from another local school, which escalated and spilled onto the pavement. The situation took a devastating turn when the girl was stabbed after refusing flowers from the boy.
Despite desperate attempts by bystanders and emergency crews to save her, she was pronounced dead at the scene. Police swiftly responded, and a 17-year-old boy, believed to be acquainted with the victim, was arrested and remains in custody.
The Old Palace of John Whitgift school expressed deep shock and sorrow at the senseless and tragic loss of their student. The incident is being described as every parent’s worst nightmare by Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain at a police press conference.
Witnesses revealed the harrowing details of the altercation, describing a horrific scene where the girl was stabbed with a long knife. The incident has left the community devastated, raising concerns about rising teen homicides in the city.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan and Home Office minister Chris Philp expressed their condolences and emphasized the urgent need to address the issue of knife crime in London. The tragic event adds to a distressing tally of teen homicides, highlighting the severity of the issue and the need for immediate action to curb violence.
Categories: News
Source: vothisaucamau.edu.vn