Man appears in court charged with raping of girl, 15, in sea at Bournemouth beach

The alleged incident took place near the pier at Bournemouth beach in 2021. Credit: Credit: Andrew Matthews/PA

A man has appeared in court charged with the rape of a schoolgirl in the sea during a busy summer’s day.

Dorset Police received a report that a 15-year-old girl had been attacked at Bournemouth beach, near the Oceanarium at the seaside resort at 4pm on Sunday 18 July 2021.

Gabriel Marinoaica, of Darlastan, Walsall, West Midlands, was in court today (Friday 16 June) facing charges of rape and four counts of sexual assault.

The 19-year-old will appear at Bournemouth Crown Court next month, with a plea and trial preparation hearing to be held on July 20.

Marinoaica was released on unconditional bail until then.

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