Man charged with murder after fatally stabbing Amie Gray in Bournemouth | UK News

A 20-year-old man has been charged with murder and attempted murder over the stabbing of Amie Gray and another woman on a Bournemouth beach, police said.

Nasen Saadi, from Croydon, south London, was arrested by Dorset Police on Wednesday and will appear at Poole Magistrates' Court on Saturday.

On May 24 at 11:42 p.m., police received a report that two people had been stabbed on Durley Chine beach. Gray, 34, from Poole, died instantly.

A 38-year-old woman from Poole, whose identity has not been released, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. She has since been released.

Dorset Police said: “Following a detailed investigation by detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT), Nasen Saadi, aged 20, from Croydon, was arrested on the evening of Wednesday 29 May 2024 .

“He has now been charged with murder and attempted murder and is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court on Saturday June 1, 2024.”

Superintendent Richard Dixey said: “Our thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Amie Gray, as well as the woman who was seriously injured, and they have been updated with this latest development in our investigation.

“This case has been thoroughly investigated and we have now consulted with the Crown Prosecution Service, who have authorized charges of murder and attempted murder.

“This means that the matter will now be the subject of active legal proceedings and it is essential that the justice system is able to run its course.

“It is also important to emphasize that there should be no further comments or sharing of information online or on social media that could potentially harm these legal proceedings. »

Earlier this week, tributes were paid to Gray, who was a personal trainer and women's head coach at Dorset Futsal Club. His wife, Sian Gray, said: “It will be hard to do without his giggling laugh and big smile. A character larger than life.

“I will miss you so much, my love. To the moon and back, forever and ever.

A friend wrote on social media: “Fly high Amie Gray, I will miss you so much. I feel so heavy! You were such a good friend and someone I could call for anything. A beautiful person inside and out. Thank you for all the laughs and the memories that I will cherish forever.