On November 1, a 13-year-old girl was seriously injured after being stabbed alongside the A63 in Hessle, East Yorkshire. At 6.50am, Humberside Police were called to the scene and found the victim with 'life-threatening' injuries.

The girl suffered severe lacerations to her neck, abdomen, chest, and back, and was promptly rushed to the hospital, where she remains in critical condition.

In response to the attack, officers arrested six youths, aged between 14 and 17, on suspicion of attempted murder. These include four boys aged 14, 15, 16, and 17, along with two girls aged 14 and 15. They were apprehended in a nearby wooded area and are currently in police custody, with cordons established as investigations continue.

Detective Superintendent Simon Vickers, leading the investigation, reassured the community, stating: "I understand this incident will rightly cause concerns amongst the community. 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 surrounding the incident."

Vickers further noted, "The girl remains in hospital in critical condition and her family are being supported by officers at this difficult time. Locals can expect to see an increased police presence over the weekend for reassurance."

He added, "If you see them and have concerns, please come and speak to us. Cordons are currently in place surrounding the wooded area off Ferriby High Road to allow emergency services to work safely and to follow multiple lines of enquiry."

Vickers also expressed gratitude to the members of the public who assisted the girl at the roadside before emergency services arrived. Anyone with information, or dashcam or CCTV footage from around the time of the incident, is urged to contact the police on non-emergency number 101, quoting log 82 of November 1.