A MAN is facing trial accused of raping a 15-year-old girl in the sea on packed Bournemouth beach.
The teen was playing with friends in the water when she was allegedly attacked in front of thousands of beach-goers.
Gabriel Marinoaica, 20, has been charged with rape and four counts of sexual assault.
He did not attend a hearing at Bournemouth Crown Court today.
No pleas have been entered but a provisional trial date was set for March 11 next year.