A WOMAN has been ‘sexually assaulted’ at a popular UK beach as cops launch an urgent probe.
The horror attack happened in Criccieth in Gwynedd, Wales, on Saturday at around 7.30pm.
Detective Sergeant Mark Dickson reassured locals that there has been an increased police presence in the area since the incident.
He said: “I am appealing to anyone who was walking in the area of Graig Ddu beach and the coastal path between 5.30pm and 8.30pm to contact us.
“Incidents of this kind are rare, and I would reassure the community that there is an increased police presence in the area for reassurance.
“Investigations into this incident are ongoing, and I would urge anyone with information that could assist detectives in their enquiries to contact us via our website or by calling 101, quoting reference 25000279939.”
Cops are urgently appealing for information after receiving of reports of the attack near the Wales Coast Path at the popular beach.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We’re appealing for witnesses following a sexual assault in Criccieth on Saturday 5th April.
“It is reported that the assault happened near to the coastal path at the beach at around 7.30pm.”
Cops are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted on Criccieth beach[/caption]