Girl, 13, 'critical' after being found with multiple stab wounds next to A63 in Hessle - as six teenagers 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 near Hull.

Police said she was found around 6.50am on the A63 in Hessle with "life-threatening injuries" including "lacerations to her neck, abdomen, chest and back".

Four boys and two girls - aged between 14 and 17 - were arrested in a nearby wooded area and are being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder.

Members of the public came to the girl's aid before emergency services arrived, police said.

Detective Superintendent Simon Vickers said it's believed the victim was known to her attackers.

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

Cordons are in place around a wooded area off Ferriby High Road while police investigate.

The boys arrested are aged 14, 15, 16 and 17, and the girls 14 and 15.

Police said they would have an increased presence in the area over the weekend and have asked anyone with information or video to get in touch or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.

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