A man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage girl in a public toilet at a popular British seaside resort.
A female in her late teens reported being raped on Bournemouth Beach, Dorset, at around 2am on Sunday.
Officers launched a probe and are holding a 31-year-old man in police custody. Specialist officers are currently supporting the victim.
A spokesperson for Dorset Police said: ‘Dorset Police received a report at 1.57am on Sunday 6 July 2025 that a woman aged in her late teens was raped in a public toilet near to Undercliff Drive in Bournemouth.
‘A detailed investigation into the report is being carried out by detectives and specialist officers are supporting the victim. A cordon was put in place to allow for an examination of the area to be carried out.
‘A 31-year-old man from Bournemouth has been arrested on suspicion of rape. He remains in police custody at this time.
‘Officers are carrying out increased patrols in the area and we would encourage anyone with concerns to please speak with an officer.’