A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage woman in a public toilet on a popular British beach.

The 31-year-old is being held in police custody after cops received reports at around 2am yesterday of a woman in her late teens being raped in the toilet on Bournemouth Beach in Dorset.

Police have launched a detailed investigation into the report, with specialist officers currently supporting the victim.

A cordon was also put in place on Sunday to allow for an examination of the area to be carried out.

Dorset Policeadded: “Officers are carrying out increased patrols in the area and we would encourage anyone with concerns to please speak with an officer.”;

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Crowded Bournemouth Beach in England on a hot day.A 31-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of raping a teenage woman in a public toilet on Bournemouth Beach