Girl attacked by group in Stone
The victim was walking in Westbridge Park
Four people have been referred to youth offending services after a girl was attacked by a big group of people in Stone.
Staffordshire Police say the victim was walking in Westbridge Park, Stafford Street, at about 4.30pm on Thursday 6 March when she was approached by a group of around 20 young people.
The force say the victim, aged 15, was punched, kicked and slapped.
Local officers have been supporting her and launched an investigation.
A 16-year-old girl, from Stone, was arrested on suspicion of assault and false imprisonment. She was bailed with conditions.
Other boys and girls, aged between 11 and 15, were voluntarily interviewed.
After reviewing all of the evidence and speaking with the victim and her family, officers referred the 16-year-old girl who was arrested to youth offending services, along with three other young people.
Measures were also put in place to further protect the victim from harm.