Man charged with murder over fatal stabbing of woman on Bournemouth beach

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A man has been charged with murder after a woman was knifed to death on a beach in Bournemouth.

Nasen Saadi, 20, was charged with murder and attempted murder over the stabbing of Amie Gray, 34, and another woman, Dorset Police said on Friday.

Ms Gray, from nearby Poole, was found dying from fatal knife wounds at Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth at 11.42pm last Friday. The 34-year-old personal trainer, who was also head coach for the Dorset Futsal Club Ladies died at the scene.

Another woman, 38, also from Poole, was seriously injured in the attack and rushed to hospital to be treated – however, she has now been discharged to recover at home.

A statement from the force released on Friday said: “Following detailed inquiries, led by detectives from the Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT), 20-year-old Nasen Saadi from Croydon was arrested on the evening of Wednesday May 29 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.”

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

“This matter has been the subject of an extensive investigation and we have now consulted with the Crown Prosecution Service, which has authorised the charges of murder and attempted murder.

“This means the case will now be the subject of active court proceedings and it is vital that the justice system is allowed to follow its course.

“It is also important to stress that there should be no further commentary or sharing of information online or on social media that could potentially prejudice these court proceedings.”

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