Police issue update after girl, 13, found with life-threatening injuries next to A63

Humberside Police have provided an update after a 13 year old girl was discovered with "life-threatening" stab wounds next to the A63. The force confirmed yesterday that six teenagers, aged between 14 and 17, had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and are still being questioned.

It has now been revealed by the police that "the attackers were known to the young girl". Initially, the police responded to reports of concern for safety when the injured girl was spotted at the side of the A63 in Hessle.

Officers found the 13 year old had suffered "stab wounds and lacerations to her neck, abdomen, chest and back". The road was temporarily closed and following a search of the surrounding area, six teenagers - 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.

Detective Superintendent Simon Vickers, who is leading the investigation, said today: "Over the course of the last 24 hours my team have been conducting extensive lines of enquiry to ascertain exactly why this incident happened and to understand the circumstances that led to the attack on the 13-year-old girl who remains in a critical, but stable condition in hospital."

He added: "As a part of those enquiries yesterday, a large scene guard was in place around a wooded area on Ferriby High Road as well as an area on the A63, Hessle where the teenage girl was assisted by members of the public. These cordons have now been lifted.", reports Hull Live.

"I can confirm that the attackers knew the 13-year-old girl and six teenagers currently remain in our custody being questioned by detectives."

"Officers remain in and around the area throughout today and the weekend should anybody wish to speak with them regarding any concerns they have."

"I would like to again thank members of the public who came to the girls aid and also to those who have rang in so far and provided us with any information."

"If you have any information that may assist officers, or if you have dashcam or CCTV footage from around the time of the incident and have not yet been in touch, please contact us on our non-emergency number 101, quoting log 82 of 1 November."

Alternatively, if you wish to remain anonymous, you can report information via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.