Girl, 13, fighting for life after being stabbed in the neck as six arrested

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A teenage girl is fighting for her life after she was found with stab wounds next to a major motorway.The 13-year-old girl had suffered "lacerations to her neck, abdomen, chest and back" and is now in "critical condition" in hospital.

Police raced to the side of the A63 in Hessle at 6.50am this morning, subsequently arresting four boys aged 14, 15, 16, 17, and two girls aged 14 and 15 on suspicion of attempted murder, reports the Mirror.All six remain in police custody and cordons are in place in the area where officers are investigating the incident.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.

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If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. Leading the investigation, Detective Superintendent Simon Vickers said: “I understand this incident will rightly cause concerns amongst the community and I would like to offer my assurances that as a part of our initial investigation 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