Detectives from Dorset Police are intensifying their investigation into the tragic death of a woman on Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth. The incident, which occurred on Friday, May 24, 2024, the victim has been named as 34-year-old Amie Gray.
The Incident
At 11.42pm on that fateful night, authorities received a report of a violent altercation on Durley Chine Beach. Two individuals had been stabbed. Tragically, Ms Gray from Poole lost her life at the scene. Another woman, aged 38 and also from Poole, sustained serious injuries and is currently receiving treatment in the hospital.
Arrest and Release
A 17-year-old boy from Lancashire was swiftly arrested on suspicion of murder. However, following fast-time inquiries over the weekend, he has been released without charge and eliminated from further investigations related to the incident.
Public Appeal
Detective Superintendent Richard Dixey, leading the Major Crime Investigation Team, appealed to the public for assistance. “We need your help to identify the suspect captured in the CCTV images,” he stated. “If you recognise him or have any information, no matter how small, that may lead us to his identity, please get in touch immediately.”
Dixey emphasised that the public should not approach the suspect under any circumstances but should call 999 immediately if they have relevant information.
Key Areas of Interest
Investigators are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who was on Durley Chine beach during the night from Friday, May 24, to Saturday, May 25, 2024. Additionally, they are renewing their appeal to individuals who were in the vicinity of Durley Roundabout, West Cliff Gardens, Durley Gardens, or West Cliff Drive during that same night. Did you witness anyone acting suspiciously, especially between 10 PM and midnight? Do you have dash-cam or CCTV footage that could assist the inquiry?
Officers and staff from across the force are conducting extensive inquiries, including detailed house-to-house visits. The visible police presence in and around the Bournemouth area reflects the seriousness of this incident and the commitment to community safety.
How to Assist
Anyone with information is urged to submit it to the investigation team via the Major Incident Public Portal page between 07:00 and 22:00 daily at MIPP Portal. If you are unable to submit information online or need to report something outside of these hours, please call 101, quoting occurrence number 55240078013. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
