A GIRL has suffered skull fractures after a beachgoer threw a rock at her while she was swimming.

       The 15-year-old was struck at around 4pm on September 4 in the sea off Southbourne Beach in Bournemouth, Dorset.

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       The girl, 15, was struck in the sea off Southbourne Beach in Bournemouth Credit: Hyde News & Pictures

       As a result, she sustained a fracture to her skull and face.

       Police constable Hele Leech-Wilkinson, of Bournemouth CID, said: "This incident left the young victim with nasty injuries and was understandably a very distressing experience for her.

       "We have been conducting enquiries into this matter and have now spoken further with the victim and obtained additional details.

       "I understand there were a number of other people in the vicinity at the relevant time and I am now in a position to appeal for witnesses to the incident, or anyone who may have captured relevant mobile phone footage, to please contact us."

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       Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230141969.

       Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.