A TEEN boy has been charged with attempted murder after a 13-year-old girl was stabbed and left fighting for her life.
The girl suffered wounds to her neck, abdomen, chest and back in the horror attack in Hessle near Hull on Friday morning.
Cops combed the woodland bordering the A63 after the girl was found on the side of the road at around 6.50am.
Six teens were arrested in the woods in connection with the alleged stabbing.
A 14-year-old boy has now been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.
He has been remanded into custody to appear at Hull Magistrates Court on Monday.
Three teen boys aged 15, 16 and 17-years-old and two girls aged 14 and 15 have since been released from custody on police bail.
The victim remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition, cops said.
Detective Superintendent Simon Vickers said: “I understand this incident will rightly cause concerns amongst the community.
“I would like to offer my assurances that as a part of our initial investigation we have six individuals in custody.
“They are all being questioned by detectives. At this time, we do believe the attackers knew the victim.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances around the incident.
“The girl remains in hospital and her family are being supported by officers at this difficult time.
“Locals can expect to see an increased police presence over the weekend as my officers provide additional reassurance to residents.”
DS Vickers added: “If you see them and have concerns, please come and speak to us.
“There are currently cordons in place surrounding the wooded area off Ferriby High Road to allow emergency services to work safely and follow multiple lines of enquiry.
“I would also like to thank the members of the public who came to the aid of the girl.
“They assisted her at the roadside before emergency services arrived.”
Anyone with information or CCTV or dashcam footage should call cops on 101 quoting log 82 of November 1.
