The once proud UK seaside town going downhill plagued by feral youngsters and sex attacks

A once proud seaside town has reportedly plunged into decline with horrific crime and antisocial behaviour. Two major brawls recently broke out on the beach in Bournemouth, while a man was charged with rape earlier this month, and locals have complained about marijuana openly being smoked in public.

Two fights erupted within weeks of each other, which were captured on camera by a beachgoer as shirtless Brits threw punches at one another on a Friday evening. The fight appeared to begin with two men, which then attracted a larger crowd while two bouncers attempted to break it up on July 11.

This happened two weeks after another huge brawl on June 30, when police officers were injured following chaos at Bournemouth beach.

According to Dorset Police, the disorder erupted following an earlier fight in the nearby Lower Gardens, where a teenage girl sustained injuries and was rushed to hospital.

In the fortnight between the two fights breaking out, a man allegedly raped a 20-year-old woman in a beachside public toilet on July 6 in a horrifying incident. A man has been charged in connection with the incident.

Locals have also complained about antisocial behaviour on the beachfront, including drug use, and disrespecting the town. Pictures have also went viral appearing to show feral youngsters smoking "hippy crack" openly on the town's seafront.

Rob Lindsell, owner of Fika Bournemouth, told the Express the town just gets "trashed every single evening", while Max Williams who has lived in Bournemouth for 10 years said he has "never seen so much drama" as he has recently.

He said: "It's disgusting that a few individuals think it's ok to spoil everyone else's day at the beach, just because you've had a few too many. Bournemouth used to be a nice family place but now that is gone."

Mike Lucas, 76, told the MailOnline: "We get high off the weed here sometimes just from the smell. There's a lack of respect. I used to be a teacher - I wouldn't want to be anymore."

Lourde, who has been a local resident for decades, added: "I wouldn't want to go down here at nighttime. It's very sad, only six years ago I would have been fine. There's an undercurrent - I can't quite say what it is."

Dorset Police said anyone involved in crime and antisocial behaviour is "not welcome", and that there would be a heightened police presence.

Local Policing Commander Chief Superintendent Heather Dixey said: "Crime and disorder on Bournemouth beach will absolutely not be tolerated and anyone who is identified as being involved will be robustly dealt with.

"I would like to provide reassurance to our communities that we have plans in place and we will adapt those plans at pace based on information and intelligence to ensure the appropriate policing presence, which will be plain clothed and in uniform."

Police will use technology, including CCTV, to identify and target those who commit crime and antisocial behaviour. She added that police have been intervening early at the train station, issuing section 35 dispersal notices to those behaving antisocially, confiscating alcohol where appropriate, and seizing nitrous oxide and drugs such as cannabis.

"The public can expect to see a heightened police presence in the area - this is to make sure that everyone feels safe and that any disruption from a relatively small number of people is kept to a minimum. We will have officers and staff out across the whole Dorset area who will be responding to incidents and investigating offences.

"Our message is very clear that we want everyone to have a good, safe summer, but anyone who is found to be involved in crime or disorder is not welcome here."

Bournemouth Council was also approached for comment.