Bournemouth stabbing assault: Police arrest man, 20, from Croydon

A 20-year-old man from Croydon, south London, has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman who was stabbed to death on a beach in Bournemouth.

Amie Gray, 34, was attacked on Friday night on Durley Chine Beach at around 11.45pm on May 24.

The women’s football coach from nearby Poole died at the scene, while a 38-year-old woman, also from Poole, was also stabbed and sustained serious injuries. She remains in hospital.

Dorset Police have said that a 20-year-old man from the Croydon area has now been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

The force said intelligence and firearms officers worked with the Metropolitan Police to arrest the man in London.

Amie Gray, a women’s football coach, was named as the victim who lost her life in the stabbing

Forensics officers pictured on Saturday near the shore where blood appears to be on the sand

Detective Superintendent Richard Dixey, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: ‘The investigation has progressed at speed over recent days, which has now led to an arrest being made in London.

‘Officers from Dorset Police intelligence and firearms teams worked together with colleagues from the Metropolitan Police to carry out the arrest.

‘We are continuing to update the loved ones of the woman who tragically died, as well as the victim in hospital, with all the latest developments and our thoughts remain with them.

‘I would like to thank everyone so far who has provided information and reiterate my appeal for any witnesses who have not already come forward to please contact Dorset Police.

‘The enhanced visible policing presence in the area will remain in place and we would continue to strongly encourage anyone with concerns to please not hesitate to speak to any officer who will be able to listen and provide appropriate advice.’

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