Schoolgirl stabbed to death on Birmingham bus

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.
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 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 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."

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."

Oby Ezekwesili, BBOG Group Praises Military Over 21 Chibok Girls Release

Leaders of the movement, Oby Ezekwesili and Aisha Yesufu, in a statement jointly signed said that the “wonderful development” confirms what it has always known about the activity of the government to rescue the Chibok girls. The group said that while it awaits further details, it salutes the work of the nation’s security services at the front lines: its commitment, resilience and tireless efforts of the members of the Multi-National Joint Task Force and the Civilian JTF. The group also thanked the International Committee of the Red Cross, the Swiss government and all negotiators involved in securing the release.

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