Cops say two girls were assaulted in 'racist attack' filmed outside school gates
Officers investigating shocking footage of a schoolgirl appearing to be viciously assaulted in a race attack have revealed two victims were hurt in the incident.
The horrific clip was taken on Monday afternoon outside Thomas Knyvett College, in Ashford, Surrey, and showed two 15-year-old girls were attacked by a group of people.
One of the victims was taken to hospital and received medical treatment amid claims clumps of hair were ripped out in the fight.
Teachers are said to have ran to break up the fight while a demonstration is due to take place outside the school today.
Four people so far have been arrested on suspicion of attempted racially aggravated grievous bodily harm, including a 39-year-old woman, two girls aged 11 and another aged 16.
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Teachers are said to have ran down the road to break up the fight (Twitter)
One of the victims was taken to hospital (Twitter)A 39-year-old woman and a 43-year-old man were also arrested in connection with the incident and another 16-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of malicious communications.
However police are continuing to search for a 15-year-old who has been encouraged to hand herself in to authorities.
Inspector Maxine Cilia, Borough Commander for Spelthorne, said, “The video footage of this incident is shocking, and we appreciate the concern it will have caused the wider community.
"Every school child should feel safe as they move through the local community, and we will not tolerate this level of violence. We are providing specialist support to the victim who has now returned home after being treated for the injuries she sustained in this distressing assault.
The incident happened near Thomas Knyvett College in Ashford (Google Streetview)“Officers are working hard to gather as much evidence as possible to build a strong case.
“Parents, pupils, and the wider public will notice extra police patrols in the area around Thomas Knyvett College today. The officers are there to engage with and reassure the community, and we encourage you to approach them if you have any concerns or questions and they will help you in any way they can.”
A police presence has been seen outside the school today as parents shared their shock at the incident.
A spokesman for Surrey Police added: “Officers continue to investigate the full circumstances and the events leading up to this attack.
Police have appealed for witnesses to get in touch (BPM MEDIA)“We know there is a video in circulation online of one of the girls in this distressing incident being attacked. Previous requests have been made not to circulate this further.
“We know the public wants to share this to raise awareness of this attack, and we completely understand the concern this incident has caused.
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“However, we are conscious of how upsetting the circulation of this video will be, both for the victim and for the wider community.
“We have obtained the original video as a key piece of evidence, and we urge anyone with images or footage of this incident, either on mobile devices or in CCTV, dashcam, or helmet cam format, to be submitted to us so it can be considered as further evidence.”
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