A GIRL has been "knocked out" after she was kicked in the face during a mass brawl near a school.

Cops have launched a hate crime probe after footage emerged showing youngsters in school uniform exchange blows in Ongar, Essex.

Shocking footage shows a teenager in a blue two-piece shorts and top outfit fall to the ground unconscious after joining the fight.

She appears to lay motionless on the ground after a boy kicks her in the head.

Essex Police was called to the scene at 3.20pm on Wesnesday.

Cops have now launched a probe into what they described as a "hate crime".

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A spokesman said: "We received a number of calls to a disturbance which was taking place in Fyfield Road, Ongar.

"Officers quickly arrived and were met with a challenging situation which involved a number of young people.

"Officers worked quickly to de-escalate the incident to ensure the safety of everyone involved.

"As part of our response, five young people were identified as primarily being involved and are currently under investigation. At this stage, the incident is being treated as a hate crime."

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There were no serious injuries reported, cops claimed.

Ongar Academy, a secondary school, is a five-minute walk away from the scene.

It is not known whether any of its pupils were involved. 

The Sun Online has contacted the school for comment.

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