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Ukrainian girl dies after being found unconscious on beach

We Are South Devon by We Are South Devon
March 6, 2023
in Community News

A 14-year-old Ukrainian girl who was living in the Dawlish area has died after being found unconscious over the weekend.

The teenager had been reported missing on Saturday 4 March. Police and coastguard crews searched the area, finding the girl on Dawlish beach, she was airlifted to hospital but sadly died.

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Police are now investigating.

Detective Inspector Becky Davies said: “We were called on the evening of Saturday 4 March with reports of a 14-year-old girl missing from the Dawlish area.

“Localised searches took place with support from the police helicopter and coastguard and an unconscious person was found on Dawlish Beach.

“She was subsequently airlifted to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where she later sadly died. Formal identification has taken place and next of kin have been informed.”

DI Davies added: “The deceased girl was a Ukrainian national who was living in the Dawlish area; contact has been made with the Ukrainian Embassy and The Home Office are also aware of this incident.

“This death is currently being treated as unexplained and enquiries continue as to the circumstances surrounding this death. Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the teenage girl at this tragic time.”

Anyone with any information or who may have CCTV / doorbell footage that can assist officers with the investigation is asked to contact 101@dc.police.uk quoting case reference 50230052081.

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