Murder investigation after horror broad daylight stabbing in Croydon

A murder investigation has been launched following a broad daylight stabbing of a woman in south London.
The Metropolitan Police was called to Frith Road in Fairfield, Croydon on Saturday morning following reports of a stabbing.
Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance, who treated two injured individuals at the scene.
Sadly, despite the efforts of emergency services, a woman in her 20s was pronounced dead at the scene.
Meanwhile, a man in his 30s was taken to hospital with minor injuries.
He has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains hospitalised.
A Scotland Yard spokesman said: “Police were called to Frith Road at 9.07am on Saturday, 31 May following reports of a stabbing.
“Officers, the London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance are in attendance.
“A man is currently in custody and a cordon remains in place at the location.”
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.”