The 13-year-old girl was taken to hospital after she was found on the side of a main road. east yorkshire He is in critical condition after receiving multiple stab wounds.

Officers said they discovered the incident schoolgirl He had cuts to his neck, abdomen, chest and back on the A63 in Hessle at around 6.50am on Friday.

Four teenage boys and two girls, aged between 14 and 17, were arrested in a nearby woodland and are currently being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder.

While Humberside Police have reassured the public that there will be an increased police presence in the area over the weekend, they are understood to know the victim.

The treatment of the life-threatening injured continues in the hospital.

Detective Superintendent Simon Vickers, who is leading the investigation, said: “I understand that this incident will rightly cause concern within the community and I would like to reassure you that we have detained six people as part of our initial investigation and they have all been questioned by the police.” detectives.

“We now believe the attackers knew the victim and investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

“The girl’s condition is critical and her family is being supported by staff during this difficult time.

“Locals in the area can expect an increased police presence over the weekend as my officers provide additional reassurance to residents. “If you see them and have concerns please come and speak to us.

“Cordons remain in place surrounding the woodland off Ferriby High Road to enable emergency services to operate safely and pursue multiple lines of inquiry.

“I would also like to thank the citizens who came to the girl’s aid and helped her on the roadside before the emergency services arrived,” he said.

Anyone with information or CCTV or dashcam footage from the time of the incident can contact Humberside Police’s non-emergency number 101, quoting log 82 of 1 November, or alternatively Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.