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Teenage girl sexually assaulted near seaside

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Police said the victim was sexually assaulted over her clothing

A teenage girl was sexually assaulted while walking near the seaside in Devon, police have said.

The 14-year-old was assaulted "over her clothing" by a man near the Boat Cove area of Dawlish at about 20:30 BST on 2 August, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

Police described the suspect as a white man with a dark brown stubbly moustache, about 50 years old, 5ft 11in or 6ft tall and having a deep voice. He was wearing all black clothing, a Nike cap and carrying a black man bag.

Anyone with information was asked to contact police.

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