Girl suffers beach sex attack

The attack took place on the beach near to the esplanade

Police are hunting the attacker of a 14-year-old girl who was sexually assaulted by the esplanade in a popular seaside holiday resort.

The attack, which left the victim with injuries and trauma, happened at about 0100 BST on the beach opposite the rear of Marks and Spencer in Weymouth, Dorset.

The man has been described by the girl as white, aged 19 to 20, with short blond hair, and wearing a white t-shirt and white jeans.

Police believe he may have fled the scene in a taxi.

They are appealing to all drivers to contact them if they think they might have given him a ride, plus anyone else who may have witnessed anything suspicious.