Teen Arrested After Two Separate Stabbings of Schoolgirls in Croydon
Teen Held After Early Morning Arrest
A teenager was arrested in the early hours of Sunday, 8 November, at a Croydon home. The youth is now in custody at a south London police station, as officers investigate two recent stabbing incidents.
Second Girl Stabbed Just Days After First Attack
Police were called at 8:23am on Friday, 6 November to St Paul’s Road, Croydon, after reports of a girl injured by a stranger. A 15-year-old girl was stabbed in the arm. She received treatment at the scene before being rushed to hospital. Thankfully, her injuries are not life-threatening.
Two Similar Attacks, Two Victims, No Known Links
This latest attack follows a similar stabbing on Wednesday, 4 November at 8:50am on Moffat Road, Croydon. Another 15-year-old girl was stabbed in the leg by a stranger. She also survived with non-life-threatening injuries.
Both victims attend different schools and are not believed to know each other.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Officers urge anyone who saw anything or has information to contact police immediately. Call 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting reference CAD 1294/06NOV.
