Family of Bournemouth beach stabbing victim pay tribute to ‘amazing, kind and energetic soul’

The family of a personal trainer stabbed to death on a Bournemouth beach have paid tribute to her, calling her “one of the most amazing, funny, kind and energetic souls”.

Police have launched a murder investigation after Amie Gray, 34, a personal trainer and head women’s coach at Dorset Futsal Club, was killed on Friday evening.

Amie’s wife Sian Gray said she was “the most loving wife and mother”.

“Words cannot describe the pain we feel,” she said.

“Her cackle 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,” she added.

“Thank you for all the love and support and for respecting our privacy. It’s a difficult time for everyone.”

Amie’s mother Sharon Macklin said the family were “devastated to have lost one of the most amazing, funny, kind and energetic souls”.

“When Amie walked into a room, she was filled with laughter and her presence could not be ignored,” Ms Macklin said.

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

“We will miss her so much and our hearts are forever broken.”

A 20-year-old from Croydon, south London, he was arrested on Tuesday evening on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after a large manhunt. He remains in custody.

A 17-year-old Lancashire boy was released on Monday after being taken into police custody.

Another woman, aged 38, from Poole, also suffered serious injuries and is still being treated in hospital.

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An inquest into Ms Gray’s killing opened today and recorded her cause of death as “multiple stab wounds”.

Detectives have appealed for anyone with information that could help their investigation to contact Dorset Police.

Officers were called to Durley Chine beach at 11.42pm on Friday after reports two people had been stabbed.