Boy released as Dorset police hunt killer of woman on beach
The Guardian|May 28, 2024
A woman stabbed to death on a beach in Bournemouth has been named locally as Amie Gray, a sports coach described as a beloved mother, wife and friend.
Boy released as Dorset police hunt killer of woman on beach

A 17-year-old boy who had been arrested on suspicion of her murder has been released without charge, Dorset police said yesterday, adding that they were stepping up their hunt for the killer. They released CCTV images of a suspect and warned members of the public not to approach him.

Officers combed the beach and the surrounding areas yesterday as bank holiday visitors sunbathed nearby.

Family and friends paid tribute to Gray, 34, from nearby Poole, who was the women's head coach at Dorset futsal club.

Some scattered petals on to the sea at Durley Chine beach as the sun went down on Sunday and posted on social media: "Sunsets will always remind us of you Amie Gray. Forever loved wife and mother." Gray and a second woman, 38, were stabbed at 11.45pm on Friday.

The second woman was seriously injured in the incident and is still being treated in hospital.

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