Police have launched a manhunt for an "extremely dangerous" man who could be armed after a 16-year-old girl was stabbed to death on a bus.
The teenager was travelling to school on a packed double-decker bus during rush hour in Birmingham when she was killed in what police described as a "short sporadic" attack.
Passengers, paramedics and police officers were called just after 7.30am and tried to save the girl's life but nothing could be done and she died at the scene.
Armed police are on patrol in the city and police have described the suspect as "extremely dangerous" and warned members of the public not to approach him but to contact officers instead. He could still be armed.
Forensic officers get to work at the scene of the stabbing Detective Superintendent Richard Baker, of West Midlands Police, said: "In relation to the offender, we are currently actively undergoing a manhunt operation in Birmingham.
"We are utilising every specialist officer, local policing officers and investigators in order to identify, locate and arrest the offender who is currently outstanding."
He said police were investigating the possibility the murder was a random attack, but said: "We're looking at a number of motives at the moment."
The girl was stabbed on the crowded number 9 service The suspect is described by witnesses as black and in his late teens or 20s. He was wearing dark-coloured trousers and a dark-coloured hooded top with a distinctive tiger or leopard motif on the back.
Witnesses said he may have been carrying a small white bag or have had a bandage around his right hand.
Police officers are working to identify CCTV systems around the Hadley Road area where the incident happened which may have caught the attack on camera.
Det Supt Baker said he also had either a white bandage around his right hand or was carrying a small white bag. He appealed to members of the public to help police find the man.
Paramedics were called but nothing could be done to save the teenager Specially trained family liaison officers were sent to break news of the death to the girl's family.
National Express West Midlands said the vehicle was heading out of the city when the stabbing happened.
A spokesman said: "We can confirm that a tragic incident occurred on a number 9 service this morning.
"Our thoughts and condolences are with the friends and family of the person involved and we will offer all possible support to the police in their investigation of this matter."
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said they had been called to the scene shortly after 7.35am.
Anyone who has information on the suspect should call West Midlands Police on 0800 096 0095.
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