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Ukrainian girl, 14, dies after being found unconscious on a beach in south Devon | UK News



A 14-year-old Ukrainian girl has died after being found unconscious on a beach in south Devon on Saturday, police said.

Officers said they were called on Saturday night to reports of a missing teenage girl in the Dawlish area of ​​Devon.

Searches were underway with support from police and coast guard helicopters and an unconscious person was found on Dawlish beach.

The Ukrainian girl was then airlifted to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, where she later died.

Police say official identification has taken place and relatives have been notified.

Her death is being treated as unexplained and the force is appealing to anyone with CCTV or doorbell footage who can assist with the investigation proceeding.

Detective Inspector Becky Davies of Devon and Cornwall Police said: “The dead girl was a Ukrainian citizen living in the Dawlish area; contact has been made with the Ukrainian Embassy and the Home Office is also aware of it. this case.

“This death is currently being treated as unknown and investigations continue into the circumstances surrounding this death. Our thoughts are with the teenage girl’s family and friends at the time. this tragic.”

The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Embassy of Ukraine have been approached for comment.

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