Tragedy on Croydon Bus: Teen Stabbed to Death

Seventeen-year-old Damani Mauge has been named as the victim of a fatal stabbing on a Croydon bus. The attack took place on Sunday, 8 March, at around 8.30pm on the number 130 bus along Whitehorse Lane, SE25.

Damani Dies at the Scene

Police and London Ambulance Service rushed to the scene after reports of the stabbing. Tragically, Damani was pronounced dead at 9.07pm.

His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. A post mortem is scheduled for Tuesday, 10 March.

Police Hunt for Answers

Early investigations suggest Damani was involved in an altercation on the bus before the fatal stabbing.

Police urge anyone with information to come forward. You can call 101 or tweet @MetCC quoting CAD6512/8Mar.

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