Santa Monica police arrested a Los Angeles man Friday after a woman reported being physically and sexually assaulted on the beach.
Officers responded around noon to the 1600 block of the beach, where a woman said she was approached by a male suspect who physically assaulted her and attempted to sexually assault her. The victim escaped and sought help from nearby lifeguards. She sustained minor injuries and declined medical treatment.
Officers located and detained the suspect nearby. Dartanyan Montgomery, of Los Angeles, was taken into custody without incident.
The investigation is ongoing.