Six teenagers have been arrested after a 13-year-old girl was reportedly stabbed and discovered with multiple injuries at the side of a major road in East Yorkshire.
Police said the girl had sustained “lacerations to her neck, abdomen, chest and back” and was rushed to hospital with what they described as “life-threatening injuries.” Four boys and two girls were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in a nearby wooded area.
Leading the investigation, Detective Superintendent Simon Vickers said: “I understand this incident will rightly cause concerns amongst the community, and I would like to offer my assurances that as a part of our initial investigation, we have six individuals in custody who are all being questioned by detectives.
“At this time, we do believe the attackers knew the victim, and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances around the incident.
“The girl remains in hospital in a critical condition, and her family are being supported by officers at this difficult time.”