Man accused of stabbing woman to death on beach

A 20-year-old man has been charged with the murder of a woman who was fatally stabbed on a beach.

Two women from Poole, Dorset, were attacked on Bournemouth’s Durley Chine beach at around 11.45pm BST on 24 May.

Amie Gray, a 34-year-old personal trainer, died at the scene, while a 38-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious stab wounds.

Nasen Saadi, from Croydon, London, who is also charged with attempted murder, is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Saturday.

Two locations in Bournemouth were forensically examined, along with two addresses in Croydon, according to Dorset Police.

An increased police presence will remain in the area until the weekend, the force added.

Det Supt Richard Dixey, from the Major Crime Investigation Team, previously described the case as “fast moving” and “extensive”.

He said: “Our thoughts go out to Amie Gray’s family and loved ones, as well as the woman who was seriously injured.”

Ms Gray, who was head coach of a women’s indoor football team, died from “multiple stab wounds”, an inquest into her death has revealed.

Her wife Sian said she would be “immensely” missed.

She was described by her mother, Sharon Macklin, as “amazing, funny and kind” with an “energetic soul”.

“She was beautiful inside and out and there are no words to express how empty our lives will be without her,” she added.

The second victim was discharged from the hospital on Thursday.

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