CCTV shows chilling moment a brave schoolgirl outwits a gang of thugs by hiding behind a garden wall

This is the chilling moment a 15-year-old girl was chased by a gang of baseball bat wielding thugs before she outwitted them by hiding behind a wall.

Shocking footage shows the terrified schoolgirl fleeing from the yobs and jumping over a garden wall where she cowers for safety.

The 50-second clip released by police shows a group of around eight hooded men then hunting the area in a bid to find the youngster.