A teenage boy has been charged with attempted murder after a 13-year-old girl was repeatedly stabbed in a horror attack.
The schoolgirl was rushed to hospital after she was found seriously injured by passersby near the A63 in Hessle, Yorkshire, shortly before 7am on Friday.
She is in a ‘critical condition’ after suffering knife wounds to her neck, abdomen, chest and back.
Six youths – four boys aged 14, 15, 16, 17, and two girls aged 14 and 15 – were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in a nearby wooded area.
The 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has now been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.
He has been remanded into custody to appear at Hull Magistrates’ Court on Monday.
The other five teenagers arrested have since been released from custody on police bail.
Detective Superintendent Simon Vickers said on Saturday that those arrested in connection with the incident were known to the victim.
He said: ‘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 critical condition and her family are being supported by officers at this difficult time.
‘Locals to the area can expect to see an increased police presence over the course of the weekend as my officers provide additional reassurance to residents. 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 and assisted her at the roadside before emergency services arrived.’
