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Rise in girl crime scrutinised

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More than one in six young people in England and Wales have been involved in a "happy slapping" attack, a survey suggests.

Figures from the Youth Justice Board also found there has been a rise in the number of offences committed by girls. Sue Littlemore reports.

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