A 13-YEAR-OLD schoolgirl is fighting for her life after allegedly being stabbed in the neck – with six teenagers arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
The teen suffered wounds to her neck, abdomen, chest and back in the roadside stabbing in Hessle near Hull at 6.50am this morning.
She is in a critical condition in hospital after cops scrambled to the scene.
Six teenagers were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in a nearby wooded area.
The arrested teens are four boys aged 14, 15, 16, 17, and two girls aged 14 and 15.
All six remain in police custody and cordons are in place in the area where officers are investigating the alleged attack.
The road running past the site of the alleged stabbing has been closed while cops comb the scene for evidence.
Detective Superintendent Simon Vickers said: “I understand this incident will rightly cause concerns amongst the community.
“I would like to offer my assurances that as a part of our initial investigation we have six individuals in custody.
“They are all being questioned by detectives. At this time, we do believe the attackers knew the victim.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances around the incident.
“The girl remains in hospital in critical condition and her family are being supported by officers at this difficult time.
“Locals can expect to see an increased police presence over the weekend as my officers provide additional reassurance to residents.
DS Vickers added: “If you see them and have concerns, please come and speak to us.
“There are currently cordons in place surrounding the wooded area off Ferriby High Road to allow emergency services to work safely and follow multiple lines of enquiry.
“I would also like to thank the members of the public who came to the aid of the girl.
“They assisted her at the roadside before emergency services arrived.”
Anyone with information or CCTV or dashcam footage should call cops on 101 quoting log 82 of November 1.
The scene of the stabbing in Hessle (stock pic) Published: [#item_custom_pubDate]
