A 16-year-old schoolgirl was stabbed to death on a bus in a rush-hour attack in Birmingham, according to Sky sources.
Passengers, paramedics and police officers tried to save the girl's life but nothing could be done and she died at the scene.
Officers have launched a manhunt for the suspect following the attack on the packed bus just after 7.30am. They stressed a murder investigation was under way but that it was still in "very early stages".
The girl had been on her way to school on the crowded double decker when she was stabbed. Police were called by a member of the public who was travelling on the bus along Hagley Road at 7.37am.
Forensic officers get to work at the scene of the stabbing Detective Superintendent Richard Baker, of West Midlands Police, said they were looking for a man described as black, in his late teens, or early 20s and wearing a dark top with a tiger or leopard motif on the back.
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.
A spokesman said: "At 7.37am today police received a call from a member of the public reporting that a passenger had been attacked.
The girl was stabbed on the crowded number 9 service "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."
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.
Paramedics were called but nothing could be done to save the teenager "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.
Witnesses should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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