“Based on our initial investigations, we believe the suspect knew the victim,” Metropolitan Police said.
Emergency services were called to the scene in the south Croydon district in the morning. Along with paramedics, they provided first aid, but the girl died at the scene. Investigators initially provided no background information on the crime.
“I know there are still a lot of questions about what happened here today,” said Chief Superintendent Andy Brittain. Investigators worked to find answers to these questions.