A 14-year-old-boy has been charged with attempted murder after a 13-year-old girl was left in a critical condition from multiple stab wounds.
The girl was stabbed in the neck, stomach, chest, and back on the side of a dual carriageway in Hessle, near Hull, on Friday morning, according to Humberside Police.
She remains in a serious condition after suffering life-threatening injuries.
The teenage boy was also charged with possession of a bladed article according to the police – he cannot be named for legal reasons.
The 14-year-old boy has been remanded into custody before appearing at Hull magistrate court tomorrow (November 4).
The force initally arrested six teeneagers on suspicion of murder after they attended the scene and conducted a search.
Three teenage boys aged 15,16 and 17 alongside two girls ages 14 and 15 were found in a wooded area nearby. All five have now been released from custody on bail.
Detective Superintendent Simon Vickers of Humberside police, who is leading the investigation, has since thanked the members of the public who helped the girl before the emergency services did.
He also said on Saturday that those arrested in connection with the incident were known to the victim.
DS Vickers said: “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.
“I would like to again thank members of the public who came to the girl’s aid and also to those who have rang in so far and provided us with any information.”
