Girl, 13, found with multiple stab wounds by side of road - as six teens arrested

Six teenagers have been arrested after a 13-year-old girl was found with multiple stab wounds at the side of a major road in East Yorkshire.

Police said she was found on the A63 in Hessle with "life threatening injuries" including "lacerations to her neck, abdomen, chest and back".

Four boys and two girls were arrested in a nearby wooded area and have been detained on suspicion of attempted murder.

Detective Superintendent Simon Vickers said police believe the attackers know the victim.

"The girl remains in hospital in critical condition and her family are being supported by officers at this difficult time," he added.

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