Two admit brutal Corby attack which saw girl stamped on in the street

The incident shocked the town after footage of the horrific assault was shared on social media
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Two teenagers have admitted their roles in a brutal attack which saw a girl stamped on in the street in Corby.

The town was shocked in the summer after horrific footage of the assault on the 16-year-old victim was posted on social media, with police urging the public not to share it.

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The girl was punched, kicked and stamped on as she lay helpless on the floor in Cottingham Road at about 4pm on July 18.

Wellingborough Magistrates' Court.Wellingborough Magistrates' Court.
Wellingborough Magistrates' Court.

Fortunately she suffered no lasting injuries, a police spokesman said.

Two suspects were arrested that weekend and later charged in connection with the incident.

Rose Price, 18, of Wareham Green in Corby, admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm at Wellingborough Magistrates' Court.

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She was granted conditional bail ahead of her sentencing, which will take place in January.

A 16-year-old girl, who cannot be named for legal reasons, also admitted assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

She was referred to Northamptonshire's youth offending team for nine months and ordered to pay compensation of £50.

Magistrates told her she must also pay costs of £85 and a surcharge to fund victim services of £22.

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