Beach toilet rape suspect released on bail

A man arrested after a woman in her late teens was raped in a beachside public toilet has been released on police bail.

The attack happened in a portable toilet on Undercliff Drive, Bournemouth, shortly before 02:00 BST on Sunday.

Dorset Police said officers were supporting the victim and that patrols had been increased along the stretch of beach to provide reassurance.

The arrested man, who is 31 and from the town, was questioned on suspicion of rape and has now been bailed while inquiries continue.

Members of the public who were on Undercliff Drive between Bournemouth Pier and the East Cliff Zig Zag path between 01:00 and 01:20 on Sunday are being asked to come forward.

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