Girls charged over assault

THREE girls have been charged in connection with a daylight attack on a schoolgirl.

A 12-year-old has been charged with assault while two 14-year-olds have been charged with breach of the peace. All three girls are set to be reported to the Children’s Reporter.

The 12-year-old victim was taken to hospital after suffering a sprained arm and cuts to her head in the alleged attack, which took place in Piershill Square East on March 18.