A MURDER investigation has been launched after a woman was fatally stabbed in broad daylight in a busy town centre.
The young woman, in her 20s, tragically died at the scene in Croydon, south London, shortly after 9am today.
Ian WhittakerA cordon remains in place at the scene in Frith Road, Croydon[/caption]
Ian WhittakerWitnesses reported seeing a woman lying unresponsive in an alleyway[/caption]
GoogleThe horror unfolded in an alleyway near Croydon town centre just after 9am[/caption]
Emergency services were scrambled to a secluded back alley off Frith Road, located just minutes from the popular Centrale Shopping Centre in the heart of Croydon.
Cops believe the incident started at a nearby address.
Witnesses described seeing a woman lying unresponsive.
Sebastian, who was making his way back from the gym, told how he was one of the first to arrive at the scene.
Speaking to The Sun, he said: “I heard people panicking and someone shouting for help.
“Everyone was too scared to go down that alleyway, but when I saw someone bleeding I knew I needed to help.
“I ran over to go and look – some people told me not to go – but it was a natural reaction.
“I’m still shaken up by it, seeing something like that. She seemed so young, such a beautiful young girl.”
The Met confirmed that officers had been called to the scene at 9.07am following reports of a stabbing.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Police were called to Firth Road at 09:07hrs on Saturday, 31 May following reports of a stabbing.
Ian WhittakerInitial enquiries suggest the incident begun at a nearby address[/caption]
Ian WhittakerOfficers were called to the scene in south London at 9.07am today[/caption]
“Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, who treated two injured people at the scene.
“A woman in her 20s sadly died at the scene. A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
“He has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in hospital.
“A scene is currently in place near to the location and those in the area can expect to see a police presence throughout the weekend.
“Detectives are in the early stages of establishing what has happened, but initial enquiries suggest the incident begun at a nearby address, before escalating onto Frith Road.”
Superintendent Mitch Carr, who leads local policing in Croydon, said: “This is a tragic incident where a young woman has lost her life and our thoughts are with her loved ones.
“I especially want to thank the members of the public, including a teenage boy, who bravely tried to help the victim.
“We believe that this was an isolated incident, but understand that this news will shock the local community.
“Officers will remain in the area over the coming days and we would ask anyone who has concerns to speak with them.”
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