Abbie's Petition accepted for consideration by the Scottish Parliament after 'Glasgow attack'

The devastated mum of a schoolgirl reportedly beaten unconscious in an alleged attack is calling on the Scottish Government to tackle youth violence.

Angela Jarvis previously told the Glasgow Times how her daughter Abbie, 12, was rushed to A&E and spent two nights in the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

The alleged attack was said to have happened on October 4 in a Drumchapel park and it is claimed bystanders reportedly filmed the assault on their phones.

The mum-of-four is now backing a campaign in her daughter's name to address bullying across Scotland.

'Abbie's Petition' has now been accepted for consideration by the Scottish Parliament. 

Abbie in hospital (Image: Supplied)

She told the Glasgow Times that her daughter still suffers from nightmares and is too scared to go out on her own.

Angela, 43, said: “I hope this petition brings about much-needed change and that something positive can come out of a horrible situation.

“Abbie’s wounds are healing, but the mental impact will take much longer. Her confidence is shattered and I don’t know when she will be able to return to school.

“Something needs to change and tougher measures need to be implemented to tackle bullying. There has to be a perception of consequences to prevent and deter children from carrying out violent acts.

“I hope Abbie’s Petition drives change. The current system isn’t working and needs to be examined and I’d urge the Scottish Government to do all they can to introduce more effective deterrents.”

Community campaigner Alex O'Kane set up the campaign, which gained 2500 signatures.

The founder of the ‘No1seems2care’ Facebook page says he has received dozens of videos, images and first-hand accounts of similar incidents all across Glasgow.

He said: “Abbie is the face of the petition and is a perfect example of why early prevention is key.

"If kids know there will be consequences for bullying or violent attacks, then they will think twice.

“There must be better interventions put in place in schools, social care facilities and on the streets to prevent violence from taking place."

Angela praised the nurses following the alleged attack.

She added: "The staff were shocked at the mess she was in. Abbie is tiny, she’s just a child. She couldn’t talk and just started vomiting with nerves.”

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "A 13-year-old girl has been arrested and charged following the alleged serious assault of a 12-year-old girl in Southdeen Avenue near Southdeen Park, Drumchapel, Glasgow, on October 4.

"She has been released on an undertaking to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court at a later date.

"A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal and the Scottish Children's Reporter Administration for consideration."

A spokesperson for the Scottish Parliament Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee said: "The Scottish Parliament has accepted the petition and the Citizen Participation and Public Petitions Committee will consider it in due course.”