A TEENAGE girl was left beaten with blood over her clothes after an attack in a town centre alleyway, a court heard.

The 16-year-old's clothing was dishevelled, her bra had been pulled up and her trousers ripped off in the attack in March.

Yesterday, a 15-year-old youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Teesside Crown Court charged with attempted rape. He has denied the charge.

The jury was told the boy had admitted he had caused the girl's injuries and had admitted assault causing actual bodily harm.

But Graham Reeds, prosecuting, said the prosecution alleged the boy was intending to have sex with her, whether she consented or not.

Mr Reeds said the boy, who was 14 at the time of the incident, had gone out with friends that night. They had been drinking in Hartlepool town centre. The girl, who was 16, had also been out drinking.

The girl was found just after midnight at the back of the NatWest Bank in York Road.

Mr Reeds said: "She was in a terrible state. Her eyes were closed with blows she received. There was blood over her, and her clothing was dishevelled."

The court was told a security camera had captured the girl leaving the Bar Odessa with the boy and his friend. She was kissing his friend but he thought he was going to be sick and turned away. When he looked round again, the accused and the girl had gone.

The case continues.