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| Rush-hour horror: Police at the scene in Hagley Road, Birmingham, where a schoolgirl was stabbed to death |
Police have launched a murder investigation after a schoolgirl was stabbed to death on a bus.
The commuter horror is believed to have happened during rush hour at 7.37am today in Birmingham.
On social networking sites, unconfirmed reports have said 'a 15-year-old schoolgirl had been stabbed by a friend'.
The commuter horror is believed to have happened during rush hour at 7.37am today in Birmingham.
On social networking sites, unconfirmed reports have said 'a 15-year-old schoolgirl had been stabbed by a friend'.
on a bus this morning
Investigation underway: Police surround the bus, where the girl was reportedly attacked by a friend
Tragedy: West Midlands Police said they have identified the victim's family and are in the process of breaking the sad news
West Midlands Police said they have identified the victim’s family and are in the process of breaking the sad news.
Officers flooded the scene on the Hagley Road and remain at the location. The investigation is at its very early stages.
Gathering clues: The Hagley Road, which is a
main commuter route into the city, remains closed and is likely to
remain so for the rest of today
In vain: Emergency services were dispatched immediately, but nothing could be done to save the victim
Scene: The attack is believed to have happened during rush hour at 7.37am in Birmingham
Appeal: Witnesses to the attack are asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
The Hagley Road, which is a main
commuter route into the city, remains closed and is likely to remain
closed for the rest of today.A National Express West Midlands Travel spokesman said: 'We can confirm that a tragic incident took place on a number nine service on the Hagley Road this morning.
'Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the person involved and we will offer all possible support to the police in their investigation into the matter.'
West Ambulance Service said: 'We were called at 7.37am to a bus on Hagley Road.
'This is a criminal matter.
'We have sent one emergency doctor, senior paramedic officer and two ambulance crews.'
'One person was confirmed dead at the scene'
Witnesses to the attack are asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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