Injured woman has been released from hospital as a suspect in Bournemouth murder, police said

A woman has been released from hospital after being seriously injured alongside Amie Gray – who was killed on Bournemouth beach – as police continue to question a 20-year-old man.

Officers were called to reports that two Poole women had been stabbed on Durley Chine beach at around 11.45pm on May 24.

Amie Gray, 34, was pronounced dead at the scene, while a 38-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Dorset Police confirmed on Thursday afternoon that the injured woman had been released from hospital.

A spokesman for the force said: “She has now been discharged from hospital, although she is continuing her recovery and we would ask that her privacy be respected at this time.”

He added that the suspect, from the Croydon area, who was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder, remained in police custody in Dorset.

Detective Superintendent Richard Dixey, from the Major Crimes Investigation Team, said: “This was a swift and extensive investigation which we continue to take forward.

“The arrested suspect remains in custody after being flown from London to Bournemouth and is being interviewed by specialist detectives.

“Two locations in Bournemouth are being forensically examined and searched. Searches were also carried out at two separate addresses in the Croydon area.

“We are continuing to update Amie Gray’s loved ones, as well as the woman who suffered serious injuries, with the latest developments as we progress our inquiries.

“The increased visible police presence in the area will remain as we head into the weekend and we continue to urge anyone with information or concerns to speak to our officers.

“I would also like to reiterate our appeal for anyone with any information, however small, that could assist our inquiries to contact us.”

Mrs Gray’s wife Sian Gray said in a statement on Wednesday: “Words cannot describe the pain we feel. Amie was the most loving wife and mother.

“Her giggle and big smile will be hard to miss. A larger than life character. I will miss you so much my love. To the moon and back, forever and ever.”

Ms Gray’s mother Sharon Macklin called her daughter “beautiful inside and out”.

She said: “As a family we are devastated to have lost one of the most amazing, funny, kind and energetic souls.”