Boy, 17, sexually assaulted while in sea at Bournemouth beach as cops hunt group of men

POLICE are investigating after a 17-year-old boy was sexually assaulted while in the sea.

The teen was with pals in the water near Bournemouth Pier when he met a group of men.

One of the group then touched the boy inappropriately during the horror at around 7.05pm on Saturday.

Dorset Police have now launched a probe and are hunting the group of men.

They have described them as "Asian", with the man who touched the boy wearing a white or black vest at the time.

He also had a tattoo on the left side of his neck with the letters ‘AK’.

Police Constable Aimi Cowden, of Bournemouth police, said: “We are continuing to investigate this incident and I would urge any witnesses or anyone with information that might assist our enquiries to please contact us.

“As part of our summer policing operation, local officers and partners agencies carry out regular patrols of the beach and surrounding area.

"We will respond to concerns raised and will take proactive action against those involved in reported crime and anti-social behaviour.”

Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting number 55230094075.