The 13-year-old girl, who was in critical condition after being stabbed in the neck, was known to her attackers, police said

13-year-old girl in critical condition after being stabbed On Friday morning the attackers were known to Humberside. Police They confirmed.

While six young people are being detained for questioning, the girl, who suffered stab wounds to her neck, abdomen, chest and back, is in a “critical but stable” condition in hospital following the attack at around 6.50am on Friday morning.

The six suspects (four boys aged 14, 15, 16 and 17 and two girls aged 14 and 15) were located in a wooded area close to the scene off the A63 in Hessle and were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They continue to be questioned.

Detective Constable Simon Vickers, who is leading the investigation, said: “Over the last 24 hours my team have been carrying out extensive investigations to establish exactly why this incident occurred and to understand the circumstances leading up to the attack. “The 13-year-old girl is in hospital in a critical but stable condition.

“As part of yesterday’s investigations, a large crime scene cordon was deployed around woodland on Ferriby High Road as well as an area where the young girl was assisted by members of the public on the A63, Hessle. “These cordons have now been removed.