Girl left bleeding and frightened after attack at York school

A girl who was attacked by a gang of boys at a York school was left bleeding and “very frightened”, say police.

It happened between 8.15am and 8.20am on Friday 4 July, close to the pond just inside the grounds of the school off Haxby Road.

The victim was approached from behind by a small group of school-age boys.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “One of the suspects placed his hands over the victim’s eyes, pulling her backwards.

“She was placed in a head lock and pulled to the floor before having her rucksack thrown at her face as she tried to get up.

“She sustained an injury to her nose, causing bleeding. The victim was left feeling very frightened.

“The group of youths made off, potentially towards Haxby Road.

“We’re appealing for information to help identify the suspects who committed this offence.”

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