THREE youths have been arrested after a 13-year-old girl was subjected to a "vicious attack" in Barrow Park.

The incident happened at around 3.30pm last Thursday.

The victim was approached by a group of girls who launched a sustained and vicious attack on her, kicking and punching her in the face and head.

Two of the girls are described as having long ginger hair in a pony tail and were wearing black jackets.

Police have since arrested three youths in connection with the incident. All three have been bailed pending further investigations.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.