Girl, 15, Arrested Over Teenage Stabbing

Police have said a 15-year-old girl has been arrested in connection with the murder of a teenage boy in north London.

On Tuesday, police were called to an address in Bowes Road, Palmers Green. There, they found Joshua Folkes, 17, with stab wounds. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

In a statement, police said he died of a stab wound to the chest.

It is understood the girl was arrested in the Enfield area on Wednesday morning.

Police are continuing to appeal for information.

Arrest Follows M5 Wrong Way Drive

A woman has been arrested after allegedly driving the wrong way on the M5 motorway in the West Midlands.

West Midlands Police said officers were dealing with a separate matter at the traffic island of Junction 1 of the motorway in the early hours of Wednesday morning when they spotted a Vauxhall Astra leaving the M5 up the entry sliproad in West Bromwich.

The vehicle was driven around the traffic island, where officers stopped the car and arrested the 26-year-old driver. She was taken into custody on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving whilst under the influence of drink or drugs.

No one was injured and no crashes were reported in the incident.

Police have appealed for information.

Bicycles Stolen From Crawley Home

Three bicycles have been stolen from a house in Sharon Close, Furnace Green, Crawley.

Sussex Police have issued an appeal over the theft and said they are keen to hear from anyone who has any information or who may have been offered the bikes on the cheap.

The items are described as a Roubois Compact red and white racing bike, racing number 8237 with clip pedals, red and white bottle carrier, pump, specialized saddle bag and lezyne micro lights. The serial number is WSBC604101698G.

The second is a Landrover Expense Pro mountain bike, in silver, grey and gold and has aluminium pedals with grips. The serial number is AA91218666.

The final bike is a Breezer Lightening Pro in blue and white with 29 inch wheels, a blue steel frame and a specialised bottle carrier. It has different coloured valve caps, red on the front and black on the rear. The serial number is 120203709.

If anyone has any information or noticed any suspicious activity between 3.30pm on Thursday 28 November and 8pm on Monday 2 December 2 are asked to contact Sussex Police on 101.

They can also call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Guinea Pig Found On Edinburgh Bus

A guinea pig has been found abandoned on a bus in Edinburgh.

The animal was found by a passenger on the number 44 Lothian bus in Brunstane on Sunday evening. They handed the animal into a nearby police station and it is now in the care of the Scottish SPCA.

The organisation has now appealed for information.

The female ginger and white coloured long-haired guinea pig, who has been named 'Cracker', was found in a poor condition on the bus.

Animal Rescue Officer Duncan Robertson said: "Cracker was found inside a cardboard pet carrier which was saturated with urine. There was also a bag of food, a packet of sawdust and an empty bowl inside.

"She had urine scald on her feet and was suffering from mites so she has been receiving antibiotics and pain relief in our care.

"We think it's very likely Cracker was abandoned but we also can't rule out the possibility someone may have been transporting her and left her behind when they got off the bus.

"Either way, we are very glad Cracker was found by someone who helped her.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who recognises Cracker and knows who she might belong to."

Anyone with information is being urged to contact the organisation's Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999.

(JP/CD)