The horrific attack on a teenage girl was filmed
A general file image of Philadelphia Street(Image: Bristol Live)
Two more children have been arrested after a girl was left in hospital following an attack in Bristol.
A total of five arrests have now been made after a girl in her mid-teens was attacked in Philadelphia Street, Cabot Circus, at around 7.45pm on Wednesday, March 4.
The first three individuals were arrested on Thursday, March 5 on suspicion of various offences, including affray, racially aggravated fear of violence and grievous bodily harm with intent.
Overnight on Friday, March 6 to Saturday, March 7, Avon and Somerset Police arrested a boy, 12, and a girl, 14, on suspicion of affray.
All suspects have been released on police bail and enquiries are ongoing.
Anyone who has any information which can help the investigation is urged to call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5226061116, or complete the online appeals form. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their Anonymous Online Form.
The mother of the victim criticised the inaction of onlookers after the video of her daughter’s attack circulated widely on social media.
Stacey said her daughter sought safety inside Zara after being approached but they followed her and surrounded her. When Zara staff failed to intervene the young girl left the shop, she said, when the violence unfolded.
“It’s awful, she was in town and a group of children followed her up to the bus stop that she was getting on.”