Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 14-year-old Ukrainian girl who had been living in Dawlish.

Police were called on Saturday evening (4 March) to reports that she had gone missing.

Searches took place with support from a police helicopter and HM Coastguard and she was found unconscious on Dawlish beach.

The teenager was airlifted to hospital where she later died. Formal identification has taken place and next of kin have been informed.

Detective Inspector Becky Davies said: "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 [email protected] quoting case reference 50230052081.