The personal trainer’s wife watches in court as a 20-year-old man appears charged with her murder after she was stabbed to death and another woman was injured in the attack on Bournemouth seafront

A 20-year-old man has appeared in court accused of murdering a personal trainer who was stabbed to death on a Bournemouth beach – as his alleged victim’s wife watched.

Amie Gray, 34, from Poole in Dorset, was killed on Durley Chine beach at around 11.45pm on Friday 24 May. Another woman, Leanne Miles, 38, was seriously injured in the same incident.

Nasen Saadi, from Croydon, south London, was charged with Ms Gray’s murder and the attempted murder of Ms Miles.

Wearing a gray jumper, he spoke only to confirm his name and address during the brief hearing at Poole Magistrates’ Court and was remanded in custody. Mrs Gray’s wife Sian was in court to witness the proceedings.

Louise Holmes, prosecuting, said: “The Crown’s request is that the defendant be remanded in custody as he is charged with murder and is not eligible for bail today.”

His case has been sent to Winchester Crown Court for a hearing on Tuesday, June 4, and he has been remanded in custody until then.

Paul Kemp, chairman of the panel of magistrates, told Saadi: “You are being committed for trial at Winchester Crown Court for the following offenses – murder and attempted murder.

“You will attend there on June 4th for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

“Due to the nature of the offenses you are charged with, there is no possibility of bail and you are remanded in custody until then.”

Ogugua Ebuzoeme, representing Saadi, told the court: “It is good to remind everyone that my client is innocent until proven guilty.”

Emergency services rushed to the scene on Friday after reports that two women from Poole had been stabbed.

Ms Gray died 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.

Detective Superintendent Richard Dixey, from the Major Crime Squad, said last night: “Our thoughts remain with the family and loved ones of Amie Gray and the woman who was seriously injured and have been updated with this latest development in our investigation.

Mrs Gray’s wife Sian Gray paid an emotional tribute to her husband on Wednesday, saying: “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.”

On Sunday, Sian and the couple’s daughter paid tribute to Mrs Gray by sprinkling rose petals into the sea at sunset, while looking up at the sky and telling her they loved her. She also shared the CCTV appeal of the police.

Sian said: “Sunsets will always remind us of you, Amie Gray. Beloved wife and mother forever.’

Flowers have been laid in tribute to the mother on the other side of the mile-long police cordon that stretches to Bournemouth Pier.

Ms Gray was the ladies’ head coach for Dorset Futsal Club, where members said they “can’t put it into words at the moment”.

The club’s profile picture has been changed to a black square. A photo posted by one of Ms Gray’s relatives showed her with an award she had received for her work with the club.

“Sometimes you meet a person in life who just fits in, makes you feel seen and will always support you,” read a club tribute.

“Amie was that person, loved by all and will be truly missed.”

Dorset Police, the local council and the Police and Crime Commissioner for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will hold a Facebook Live event on Wednesday evening to reassure the public about safety in the local area.

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick said last night: “I am deeply saddened by this devastating incident. My thoughts are with Amie Gray’s family and loved ones, as well as the woman who was seriously injured.

“The distress and pain those affected will feel is unimaginable and I want to send my condolences to everyone.”