'Bright and popular' teenager fatally stabbed on bus
A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with the fatal stabbing of a "bright and popular" teenager on a bus as she travelled to school.
Manhunt underway after teen fatally stabbed on bus
West Midlands Police have launched a manhunt after a 16-year-old girl was fatally stabbed on a bus in Birmingham on her way to school.
Time-wasting 999 calls released by police
A recording of a woman calling 999 because she had forgotten her laptop password is among a number of time-wasting calls being made public.
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CCTV released from night of Birmingham stabbing
West Midlands Police have released two sets of CCTV footage from around the time when a 75-year-old man was attacked and stabbed to death in Small Heath, Birmingham on Monday night.
Mohammed Saleem Chaudhry was stabbed three times in the back as he walked home from a mosque.
The first piece of CCTV footage, shown in the video below, shows a white male, wearing a distinctive beanie hat, running away from the scene towards Wyndcliff Road. A second CCTV video shows a seven seater people carrier type vehicle driving close to the scene.
The daughters of Mr Saleem spoke today at a police press conference.
Nazia Maqsood said: "It is extremely difficult for us to accept the brutality that was inflicted on our beloved father and grandfather who will be deeply missed."
Shazia Khan added: "I cannot see him having any enemies who would be so full of hate to do this to him. We don't understand."
Officers dressed as zoo animals arrest violent man
Two off-duty officers dressed as zoo animals arrested a violent man yesterday, police said.
Off duty officers dressed in Zebra & Monkey onesies arrest a violent man in the street - @solihullpolice keeping you safe whatever it takes.
From @SolihullPolice on Twitter:Solihull Police later tweeted a picture of their employees' costumes, saying that although they were off duty, "justice never rests."
Sneak photo of our crime fighters cunningly disguised as Zebra & Monkey – we may be off duty but justice never rests. http://t.co/HbCi9cYaCh
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Latest: Birmingham teen stabbed to death
Mental health professionals are continuing to talk to a man suspected of fatally stabbing a 16-year-old girl on a bus. The man, 22, was sectioned last night under the Mental Health Act.
He's been moved to what police describe as a "secure facility" for further assessment. Christina Edkins died on Thursday as she travelled to school.
Police given extra time to question stabbing suspect
West Midland Police detectives have been given a further 12 hours to question the man in custody following the fatal stabbing of 16-year-old girl on a Birmingham bus yesterday.
Teen died from 'single stab wound to the chest'
A post-mortem examination revealed that 16-year-old Christina Edkins died from a single stab wound to the chest, West Midlands Police said.
Police appeal for bus passengers to come forward
Police are urgently appealing for bus passengers to come forward following the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old on Thursday.
West Midlands Police said there were around 16 people travelling on the number 9 bus on the Hagley Road when the incident occurred at around 7.37am but only half have spoken to officers.
– Detective Superintendent Richard Baker from Force CIDWe know there are a number of passengers who were on the bus yesterday morning when Christina was attacked while she wassitting upstairs.
Some of these passengers were sitting downstairs on the bus and they haven't yet spoken to police. They may not even have known what happened but may have vital evidence and it is crucial they contact us as soonas possible on 101.
Yesterday's events were truly tragic and it's extremely important everyone comes forward and speaks to us.
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Man remains in custody over bus stabbing
A 22-year-old man remains in custody over the murder of a teenage girl who was stabbed to death on a crowded bus on her way to school, police said.
Extra police officers will be patrolling public transport this morning in the wake of yesterday's tragedy to reassure commuters.
'Extra police' to patrol public transport in Birmingham
Extra police officers will be patrolling public transport this morning in the wake of yesterday’s tragedy to reassure commuters.
From @WMPolice on Twitter:Tributes left outside school gate for Christina Edkins
by Jonathan Swain - Daybreak Senior News CorrespondentChristina's friends have left flowers and messages outside the school gate.
Many say she was"a kind, caring, beautiful girl."
Man still in custody following bus stabbing
A 22-year-old man is still in custody today following the fatal stabbing of schoolgirl Christina Edkins on a bus in Birmingham yesterday.
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