Police are appealing for information following reports that a teenage girl was sexually assaulted in Exmouth.

Devon and Cornwall Police were alerted to a sexual assault against a teenage girl in the area of Gipsy Lane in Exmouth, believed to have occurred on Thursday, 7th May.

It was reported to officers that two males approached the victim and sexually assaulted her between 4pm and 5.30pm. The victim is currently being supported by specially trained officers while the force conducts its enquiries.

Members of the public with relevant information or dashcam footage that could assist with the investigation are urged to contact police via 101, quoting reference number 50260115290.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Detectives investigating a report of sexual assault in Exmouth are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.", reportsDevon Live.

"We received a report of a sexual assault against a teenage girl in the area of Gipsy Lane, Exmouth, on the afternoon of Thursday 7 May, with the incident taking place between 4pm and 5.30pm.

"It was reported two males approached the victim and sexually assaulted her. She is being supported by specially trained officers while enquiries are being carried out."

If you hold any information or dashcam footage that could prove useful to the investigation, please reach out via the police website here or by telephoning 101, quoting reference 50260115290.

Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by ringing freephone 0800 555111.