police cordon sandown beach

Rape reported by 21 year old being investigated by police (Updated)

Police confirm they are investigating a report of a sexual offence that took place in Sandown over the weekend.

They are investigating an alleged sexual assault on a 21 year old woman, which took place on Sandown beach at around 3am on Sunday morning.

An area of the beach off Culver Parade was cordoned off yesterday.

An update from police is expected later today.

Update 13.18
Police say they are no longer investigating the alleged rape, the reason given was because of insufficient evidence.

Did you see anything?
If you have information relating to the alleged assault, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Thanks to Claire Speight for sending over this photo from Sunday morning.