Six girls, 12 and 13, arrested after park assault
Police received reports that a 13-year-old girl had been assaulted by a group of youths in Wish Park, Hove
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Six girls, aged 12 and 13, have been arrested in connection with an assault in a park.
A 13-year-old girl was assaulted by a group of youths in Wish Park, Hove, at about 17:55 BST on Friday, Sussex Police said.
The victim was taken to hospital and has since been discharged, the force added.
A 12-year-old girl and two 13-year-old girls, all from Brighton, were initially arrested on suspicion of assault.
Another 12-year-old girl and two 13-year-old girls have also since been arrested.
Ch Insp Simon Marchant said officers had arrested everyone sought in connection with the assault.
"This was a deeply troubling incident which has understandably caused concern within the local community," he said.
"We are aware that footage relating to this incident is circulating online, and we continue to urge the public not to share or speculate, as this could affect any future legal proceedings."
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