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Woman attacked on Newquay beach

The man police would like to speak to (courtesy: Devon and Cornwall Police)

Suspect thought to be at Boardmasters

A man is being sought following a serious sexual assault in Newquay in the early hours of Sunday morning. 

The town has been packed with people enjoying the annual Boardmasters music festival and is thought that the suspect may have been attending the event.

Police have released an image of the man they would like to speak to about an attack that is reported to have taken place on Towan Beach between 1.45am and 2.20am.

It is thought the man may have taken a bus back to the Boardmasters' site around 2.30am.

The victim, an 18-year-old woman, is being supported by specialist officers.

Police would like anyone who recognises him or who has information to call them on 101, quoting log 133 of 13 August.

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