Girl, 8, killed after Land Rover crashes into Wimbledon schoolchildren having tea party is named

An eight-year-old girl who died in a horrific crash at a Wimbledon school has been named.

Tributes left at the scene of the incident name the girl as Selena, whose surname has not yet been shared, MyLondon reports. One touching note described her as a 'shining star'.

It read: “Dear Selena, you will always be our shining star. We will miss you so much.” Another tribute left at the scene said: “To the Study and parents.

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"So sorry for this tragic loss to the school and the family. Forever in our thoughts."

The girl was killed after a Land Rover Defender collided with a group of children on the last day of term at The Study Prep school. She tragically died at the scene just before 10am yesterday (July 6).

12 other people including other children at the school were rushed to hospital where they remain in serious condition. The Metropolitan Police said a woman in her 40s was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and remains in police custody.

Officers are not treating the incident as terror-related. A police cordon was no longer in place this morning (Friday, July 7) while flowers and tributes had been placed along the entrance to the school. It is understood that the children were sat outside on the grass having a tea party when the vehicle collided through the fence.

Ian Hewitt, chairman of the All England Lawn Tennis club, laid flowers at the scene. He told reporters: “We feel closely associated with the community.

"What a tragic incident – we just offer our heartfelt sympathies to all affected.”

A local teacher, who did not want to be named, told the PA news agency: “A friend of mine has friends who