A teenage girl who 'could have died' during a terrifying assault at a party which was recorded on a mobile phone as police launch an investigation.
Appalling footage of the attack on January 2 has been circulating on social media, where the 16-year-old victim is seen being punched in the face and head before being thrown to the floor. The attacker continues to strike her as the teen lay helpless on the ground before being kneed and kicked in the head.
A 15-year-old girl has been arrested and released on bail pending further investigation after questioning, police chiefs confirmed, the Manchester Evening News reports.
The victim was left with 'internal bruising' and unable to move her neck following the shocking attack which is reported to have taken place at Knowsley Heights in Huyton Liverpool at around 7:30pm. In the harrowing footage, filmed by a bystander, voices can be heard telling the attacker to stop before she asks onlookers to 'pass that bottle' which is believed to be referencing a bottle of vodka.
Merseyside police confirmed that they are aware of the footage and an investigation is underway. A spokesman said a 15-year-old was arrested on suspicion of an attempted Section 18 assault with intent but has been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.
The furious mum of the victim who wishes to remain anonymous has spoken out about her daughter's horrific injuries as a result of the attack. The parent from Huyton said: "After it happened they thought she had just suffered a concussion but on Tuesday she couldn't move her neck.
"She went for a scan and it turns out she had internal bruising as well as bruising to the side of the face. A chunk of her hair was pulled out and my friend had to take her to the hairdresser to get the knots out her hair."
The mother revealed her daughter has not been able to go back to college after the assault and that they have put 'safeguarding in place for her'. She added: "If someone had passed the girl the bottle of vodka she would have been hit over the head with it and died."
A police spokesperson told the ECHO: "We can confirm that a girl has been arrested on suspicion of assault following an incident in Huyton on Monday 2 January 2023. At around 7pm, a teenage girl was reportedly assaulted at Knowsley Heights during a party.
"She sustained facial and head injuries. Following enquiries, a 15-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of attempted Section 18 assault with intent and has been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries."
Detective Inspector Alyson Keenan said: "We are aware of footage of this incident in circulation on social media. I cannot emphasise enough that this is an active investigation so I would strongly discourage people sharing or commenting on such images or videos, as this could jeopardise our enquiries, and cause further harm and distress to those young people present.
"Instead, we need you to pass any information via @MerPolCC or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 with reference 23000008447, and we take the appropriate action."
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