Violent Disorder on Whitefriargate – further arrest

A 15 year-old girl has been arrested today and is the eighth person to be arrested in connection with the violent disorder and assault on Whitefriargate in Hull on Monday evening.

Chief Superintendent Christine Wilson said, “We are working really hard to identify all those on the CCTV footage and am pleased to update that we have arrested a 15 year-old girl today.

“Eight people have now been arrested in connection with this dreadful incident and rest assured we will identify and bring to justice all those involved.

“I would ask for anyone who was involved to come to us and appeal again for anyone who can help with our enquiries to contact on 101 quoting log 416 of 21 February 2022.

“We continue to have a visible police presence in the city and will be working closely with the local businesses to provide reassurance to them. Our Neighbourhood Teams will be building on the work already done to continue to tackle anti-social behaviour and criminality like this in the city centre.”