COPS have released CCTV footage of a suspect after a “beautiful” personal trainer was stabbed to death.
The horror unfolded on the sands of a Bournemouth Beach on Friday shortly before Amie Gray, 34, was discovered with fatal injuries.
A second woman, 38, also sustained serious injuries on Durley Chine Beach and is receiving treatment in hospital.
Dorset Police are questioning a 17-year-old boy, from Lancashire, on suspicion of murder and attempted murder over the double stabbing. He remains in custody.
The force has since released images of someone they believe to be a suspect and are asking witnesses to come forward.
Detective Superintendent Richard Dixey, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “Since this tragic incident was reported to us, we have been driving the investigation forward, collecting as much information as possible to get answers for the loved ones of the young woman who has tragically lost her life and for the surviving victim.
“Our thoughts remain with them.
“We are now in a position to issue CCTV images of the suspect.
“I would urge anyone who was in the area of Durley Chine beach during the night from Friday 24 May to Saturday 25 May 2024 and may have seen the person pictured or anything unusual to please come forward.
“Similarly, anyone who was in the area of Durley Roundabout, West Cliff Gardens, Durley Gardens or West Cliff Drive during that night might have vital clues that could help us.
“Did you see anyone acting strangely, mainly between 10pm and midnight? Do you have dashcam or CCTV footage that may assist the enquiry?
“Anyone who thinks they recognise the person in the CCTV images should contact police.”
Anyone with information is asked to submit it to the investigation team via the Major Incident Public Portal page.
Alternatively, you can call 101 quoting ref number 55240078013.
Det Supt Dixey added: “We are of course acutely aware of the concerns this incident will have created and indeed continues to create.
“The impact on our communities and the protection of our public remains at the forefront of our minds.
“The enhanced police presence in the area will remain as long as is necessary and if you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to speak to an officer.”
