The missing girl was found on the beach over the weekend (Picture: Getty)
A 14-year-old girl died after she was found on a beach in Devon at the weekend.
The teenager – who was a Ukrainian international – was found unconscious after being reported missing in the Dawlish area over the weekend.
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 [email protected] quoting case reference 50230052081.
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The girl was airlifted to hospital but sadly died.