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Boy appears in crown court after girl, 13, stabbed

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A police cordon was put in place at the time of the incident but was since removed

A boy has appeared before Hull Crown Court charged with attempted murder and possession of a blade after a 13-year-old girl was found stabbed.

The girl was found with serious injuries to her neck, abdomen, chest and back near the A63 in Hessle, East Yorkshire, at about 06:50 GMT on 1 November.

The 14-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared before a judge on Wednesday. He did not enter any pleas.

He will next appear at the same court on 16 December for a mention hearing.

Landscape view of cars travelling on the A63 dual carriageway at dusk with the Humber Bridge in the distance
The girl was found injured on the side of A63 in Hessle, police say

Previously, prosecutors alleged the boy had been in possession of a samurai sword.

Five other teenagers were also arrested in connection with the incident.

Three boys, aged 15, 16 and 17, and two girls, aged 14 and 15, have been released on police bail.

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