The prestigious Wimbledon tennis tournament began in the neighborhood on Monday, and the championships posted a statement on their official Twitter page following the incident.
“On behalf of everyone at Wimbledon, we wish to convey our heartfelt condolences to all those affected by the tragic events at Wimbledon Study Preparatory School.
“Our thoughts are with them, their families, the school and the wider community at this deeply distressing time.”
The Member of Parliament for Wimbledon, Stephen Hammond, also said that he was “deeply saddened at the tragic news” in a statement sent to CNN. “My thoughts are with the girl’s family and friends,” Hammond added.