Charges are expected to be issued over a shocking incident of bullying of a 12-year-old girl at a school in Malta, Lovin Malta reports.

Lovin Malta received a video of a girl being attacked by students outside of a school, showing her being punched, kicked, and getting her hair pulled by several students, aged between 11 and 12. She was also thrown to the ground whilst other children can be heard bullying her verbally.

Police did not reveal to Lovin Malta who will be charged due to confidentiality, but it reports that it is likely that the parents or guardians of the students who committed the aggression will be held responsible for their child's actions, due to the law prohibiting criminal action against minors under 14.

A police report was filed after the incident.

The school, Community Police Officers and District Police are actively working to address the issue.