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Passenger stabbed to death on Birmingham bus Schoolgirl stabbed to death on Birmingham bus
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A passenger has died after being stabbed on a bus in Birmingham, police said. A passenger, believed to be a 15-year-old schoolgirl, has died after being stabbed on a bus in Birmingham during the morning rush hour.
Officers responded to a call from a member of the public reporting that a passenger had been attacked on Hagley Road, in the city centre, shortly after 7.30am on Thursday morning. Police said officers responded to a call from a member of the public reporting that a passenger had been attacked on Hagley Road, in the city centre, shortly after 7.30am on Thursday.
A spokesman for West Midlands police said: "Officers and other emergency services were immediately dispatched but it was clear that nothing could be done to save the victim. West Midlands police have identified the victim's family and are in the process of breaking the sad news." A spokesman for West Midlands police said he could not confirm reports as to the age and gender of the victim. He said: "Officers and other emergency services were immediately dispatched but it was clear that nothing could be done to save the victim. West Midlands police have identified the victim's family and are in the process of breaking the sad news."
A number of officers were sent to the scene of the crime. Police appealed for witnesses to contact West Midlands police or Crimestoppers anonymously.A number of officers were sent to the scene of the crime. Police appealed for witnesses to contact West Midlands police or Crimestoppers anonymously.
A National Express West Midlands travel spokesman told the Birmingham Mail: "We can confirm that a tragic incident took place on a No 9 service on the Hagley Road this morning. A National Express West Midlands travel spokesman said: "We can confirm that a tragic incident took place on a No 9 service on the Hagley Road this morning.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the person involved and we will offer all possible support to the police in their investigation into the matter.""Our thoughts and condolences are with the family of the person involved and we will offer all possible support to the police in their investigation into the matter."
The Hagley Road, out of city, was closed after the incident and police said it was unlikely to reopen on Thursday.The Hagley Road, out of city, was closed after the incident and police said it was unlikely to reopen on Thursday.
West Midlands ambulance service said it had sent an emergency doctor, a senior paramedic and two ambulance crews to the scene of the incident. A spokesman said: "One person was confirmed dead at the scene."West Midlands ambulance service said it had sent an emergency doctor, a senior paramedic and two ambulance crews to the scene of the incident. A spokesman said: "One person was confirmed dead at the scene."