5 people arrested after attack on teenager outside Surrey secondary school
Girls aged just 10 and 11 are among five people arrested following a shockingly violent fight as police hunt a sixth suspect.
Police were called to the mass assault on a single girl outside Thomas Knyvett College in Ashford, Surrey, at around 2.30pm on Monday where they discovered the teenage victim injured.
A 39-year-old woman, a 16-year-old girl, an 11-year-old girl, a 10-year-old girl, and a 43-year-old man have all been arrested for their roles in the attack.
A sixth perpetrator, a 15-year-old girl, is also wanted and is on the run. Police confirmed that she was aware they were looking for her.
Horrific video footage of the fight has been shared online and shows a gang of people hitting and kicking the victim while she lies on the floor.
Adult voices can be heard throughout the altercation, encouraging the fight and giving instructions on how to hurt the teenager.
Strands of her hair are visible on the floor at the end of the fight, when teachers from the school come out on to the pavement.
A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: ‘We are aware that this incident will have caused concern among students, parents, and staff at Thomas Knyvett College, as well as the wider community.
‘We would like to reassure you that an investigation is underway, five arrests have been made in connection with this incident, and we are working closely with Thomas Knyvett College as we investigate this matter.
The spokesman asked that people refrain from sharing videos of the horrific fight on social media and instead sent links to the police.
‘We are also aware that several videos of this distressing incident are circulating on social media.
‘We ask that you do not share any videos or images of this incident, but to submit them via the link below so they can be considered as evidence in this investigation.’