POLICE are continuing to investigate the reported rape and sexual assault of two 16-year-old girls on Weymouth seafront.

It comes after two teenagers were arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault on Weymouth Beach near to the public toilets at the King’s Statue between 10pm and 11pm on Saturday, August 14.

It is reported that a short time earlier two 16-year-old girls were approached in the town centre by two males and they began to walk together toward the beach.

While they were on the beach, it is reported that one of the 16-year-old female victims was raped. It was further reported that one of the male group attempted to sexually assault the second 16-year-old female victim.

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Following enquiries, a 14-year-old boy from Gloucester was arrested on suspicion of rape, along with a 19-year-old man from Norfolk who was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault. They have both been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

A spokeswoman from Dorset Police said there were no updates in the enquiry.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk, via email 101@dorset.pnn.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55210131452.

Alternatively, to stay 100 per cent anonymous, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or call Freephone 0800 555 111.