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Ryan Merrifield

Croydon 'murder': Boy stabbed to death on bus in south London

A teenager has been stabbed to death on a bus in Croydon.

Police have launched a murder investigation after the boy, believed to be 17, was attacked with a knife in Whitehorse Lane, South Norwood, at 8.30pm on Sunday.

Having suffered multiple injuries, he was pronounced dead at the scene at 9.07pm.

A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Enquiries are under way to inform his next of kin." 

Part of Whitehorse Lane remains closed. No arrests have been made.

A Section 60 Order has been put in place until 1.10pm on Monday in Selhurt, Thornton Heath, Bensham Manor, South Norwood, Woodside, Addington North and Addington South.

Police have launched a murder investigation after the stabbing in South Norwood (Google)

It gives police extra stop and search powers.

The incident comes just weeks after Tyler Roye was found with stab wounds in nearby Stroud Green Way, Croydon.

The 24-year-old died from his injuries in hospital in the early hours of February 27.

Sam Odupitan, 23, of Longheath Gardens in South Norwood, has been charged with murder and two counts of robbery.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or tweet @MetCC and quote CAD6512/8Mar. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org

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