A teenage girl has been arrested following an incident which saw a fellow pupil taken to hospital with a serious head injury.

This happened at Bay House School in Gomer Lane, Gosport, on Monday, November 6.

The injured schoolgirl has since been released from hospital - but police have launched an investigation into what happened.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Hampshire Police said: “We are investigating an assault which occurred at Bay House School on the morning of Monday, November 6.

“A girl in her teens sustained a serious head injury which required hospital treatment. She has since been discharged from hospital.”

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They added: “Enquiries remain ongoing, and police continue to work closely with the school to manage the ongoing safeguarding of pupils.

“A teenage girl has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

“She has been bailed with conditions until February 7, 2024, as the investigation continues.

“We ask people not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding this incident and urge anyone with information to provide this to police in the first instance.”