Girls held in park assault investigation bailed

Police have urged the public not to share online footage of the incident in Wish Park

Six girls arrested in connection with an assault in a park have been released on bail, according to police.

Sussex Police says it is continuing to investigate after the girls, all aged between 12 and 13, were held on suspicion of assault following an incident in Wish Park, Hove, on Friday.

Ch Insp Simon Marchant previously said the force had arrested everyone they were seeking in connection to the incident, footage of which was shared on social media.

The victim of the assault, also 13, was taken to hospital but has since been discharged, the force added.

Ch Insp Marchant added: "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."