Police have confirmed that the 14-year-old girl who was found dead at Deuba beach last Monday was raped and murdered.

Acting Chief of Intelligence and Investigations, ACP Luke Navela says a man is in custody while three men have been questioned and released.

ACP Navela says the 33-year-old man who was in custody late last week, has been released.

No one has been charged as yet.

Police are also requesting the help of members of the public to come forward if they have any information regarding the incident.