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An 11-year-old girl from East Lothian has been left with ongoing emotional distress following a violent attack in North Berwick. The incident, which occurred on September 5, 2026, involved the young girl being assaulted by a group of her peers in a wooded area, resulting in injuries that included a concussion and bruising to her liver. She required hospital treatment following the attack, which has since been reported to the police.
The girl’s mother has spoken out about the severe impact the incident has had on her daughter’s day-to-day life. She stated that her daughter is now fearful of leaving the house or going to school, experiencing heightened anxiety that has affected her sleep and school attendance. The mother noted that her daughter is currently on a reduced school timetable but has communicated to the school that this arrangement is insufficient as it does not allow her to engage fully with her education.
The attack was reportedly recorded and shared on social media by some of the individuals involved, with several of them attending the same school as the victim. The mother expressed concerns about perceived threats from other students, fearing further violence directed at her daughter. She mentioned that both she and her daughter have received threatening phone calls and messages following their report to the police, indicating warnings of potentially escalated attacks.
While the school has offered “safe spaces” during break and lunch periods for the girl, her mother feels that the school’s response has been inadequate, stating that they cannot guarantee her daughter’s safety on campus. The mother has voiced her frustration at the school’s engagement with the situation, suggesting a lack of interest in supporting her daughter’s well-being.
In response to the incident, a spokesperson for East Lothian Council reaffirmed the council’s zero-tolerance policy towards bullying. They stated that a range of support services are available, and that the headteacher and staff are committed to working with the family to resolve the issues they are facing.
Police Scotland is currently investigating the assault, with inquiries ongoing to determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident. A spokesperson for Police Scotland confirmed they are looking into the matter after the girl sought treatment for her injuries.
