A 13-year-old girl who was stabbed yesterday morning was known to her attackers, Humberside Police have said.
Six teenagers continue to be questioned by detectives and the girl remains in hospital after the attack at about 6.50am on Friday.
The girl, who had stab wounds to her neck, abdomen, chest and back, is in a “critical, but stable” condition, police added.
The six teenagers, four boys aged 14, 15, 16 and 17, and two girls, 14 and 15, were found in a wooded area nearby the scene next to the A63 in Hessle yesterday and were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
They continue to be questioned.
Leading the investigation, Detective Superintendent Simon Vickers said: “Over the course of the last 24 hours my team have been conducting extensive lines of enquiry to ascertain exactly why this incident happened and to understand the circumstances that led to the attack on the 13-year-old girl who remains in a critical, but stable condition in hospital.
“As a part of those enquiries yesterday, 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 can confirm that the attackers knew the 13-year-old girl and six teenagers currently remain in our custody being questioned by detectives.”
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He thanked those who came to the girl’s aid before emergency services arrived, as well as people who had contacted the police offering information.
Humberside Police say they will 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.