Girls facing arrest as West Midlands Police probe viral 'humiliation' video
A viral video appearing to show a 'sickening' attack on two West Midlands schoolgirls was at the centre of a police probe today.
The footage, which has been viewed more than six million times, show the 14-year-old victims being forced to their knees to apologise for "giving dirty looks".
One is then shoved to the floor and attacked. The victims' handbags were also thrown into the middle of a busy road.
Officers say the attack is believed to have happened on Saturday night in Hilary Grove, Northfield, Birmingham.
West Midlands Police said they had spoken to two people involved, including the boy who filmed the attack, and that they planned to arrest the two female suspects.
Insp John Askew from Birmingham South Police, said: "The response from members of the public, clearly disgusted by what they've seen online, has been overwhelming and we've had lots of people getting in touch to provide names of those responsible.
"We have identified the two main suspects and plans are in place for one of the girls, a 16-year-old, to attend a police station for questioning later today. We understand the other main suspect is out of the country on holiday but we will speak to her upon her return.
"I would like to reassure everyone this is being treated very seriously and that the enquiry is progressing…under no circumstances should anyone take matters into their own hands as this could leave them liable to prosecution themselves."
DS Dean Gordon, of Birmingham Police, added: "The violence shown against these two girls is completely unacceptable…we will not tolerate this kind of bullying and those involved will be brought to justice."
