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This is the chilling footage a mother has shared which shows her 15-year-old daughter being beaten in an act of "mindless violence" - posted by bullies on Snapchat.

The victim, who has asked to remain anonymous, was attacked on Monday at 9pm in Guiseley, West Yorkshire, while walking home.

The unprovoked attack took place opposite a McDonald's restaurant on Leeds Road.

She had her hair pulled during the incident, and was kicked and punched several times in the face by the attackers.

After the attack, the victim's head also suffered from swelling.

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The family of the victim learned later that night that footage of the attack was posted on Snapchat.

It had the caption "Yowww".

The video, which has since been deleted, was quickly recorded using another smartphone and was handed to West Yorkshire Police.

"I cannot understand the mindless violence that goes on in world," said the victim's mother.

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"My daughter does not know these girls but she has seen them around before. She said they were there just to cause trouble.

"I felt sick after watching the video. I have only managed to watch it once. I just saw them continuing to beat her in the head.

"I had to go pick her up as she was upset and shaken. Her face was swollen and we were beside ourselves.

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"The person who videoed it on Snapchat thought they were being funny but they actually helped us show the attack to police. This kind of violence needs to stop.

"I can only hope these girls learn a lesson from this."

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A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: "Police are investigating an assault which took place at about 9pm on August 15th in Guiseley.

"Officers have spoken with the victim and are conducting active enquiries into the incident."