'Assault' outside school in Truro leaves girl in hospital with burns to her back
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of assault and released on bail
Police are investigating reports of an assault outside a school in Truro that left a girl in hospital.
Officers were called to Penair School last week and say the casualty suffered burns to her back.
They added that the school is providing support to those involved and their families.
The incident happened at around 3pm on Thursday 21st October and anyone who saw what happened is being urged to come forward.
A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning GBH and had been released on bail.
Sector Inspector Colin Wheeler said: “The girl involved was taken to hospital for treatment and I am advised that, fortunately, her injuries are not considered life threatening.
"A 15-year-old boy from Truro was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. He was later released on police bail.
"We are treating this very seriously and I have been in contact with the school and know they are providing support for those involved and their families.
"CID and local neighbourhood officers are working together to progress the investigation and continue engaging with the community, including the students.
"I ask that if anyone has any information or evidence about this incident then they please contact the police quoting CR/091883/21".