Police leaders react to Bournemouth beach murder charge update

Dorset Police and Crime Commissioner David Sidwick says he’s deeply saddened by the Durley Chine stabbing incident.

Mr Sidwick released a statement last night after Dorset Police announced that Nasen Saadi, from Croydon is due to appear at Poole Magistrates’ Court today, June 1.

The 20-year-old has been charged with murder and attempted murder.

Officers received a report at 11.42pm on Friday May 24 that two people had been stabbed on Durley Chine Beach.

Amie Gray, 34, from Poole, died at the scene.

Another woman – aged 38 and also from Poole – was taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries.

She has now been discharged from hospital and police have requested that her privacy is respected as she continues her recovery.

Mr Sidwick, pictured, said his thoughts are with the family and loved ones of Amie Gray, as well as with the woman who was seriously injured, sending his condolences to everyone involved.

He added that he’s dealing with violent crime as a priority and will continue to ensure police have every tool at their disposal to tackle reports of this nature in the future.

He said: “I want to be very clear – violence of any form will not be tolerated in Dorset, and I will not rest while there is still work to do to drive down atrocious crimes and ensure the safety of the people who live, work, and visit our county.”

Dorset Police Assistant Chief Constable Steve Lyne also issued a statement.

He said: “I would like to thank our communities in and around Bournemouth for their support and patience through what I know will have been an unsettling week for many.

“Our thoughts remain with the family of Amie Gray and the survivor of the incident on Durley Chine Beach on Friday 24 May 2024.

“The closure of the beach around Durley Chine will have affected many local people, visitors and businesses and I don’t underestimate the inconvenience caused as a result.

“Many police officers and staff have not only been involved in the investigation throughout the last week, but also have maintained a highly visible presence in the town to answer any questions local people have had and try to be as accessible as possible at a time of heightened concern.

“It has always been our intention to keep our communities as informed of developments as quickly and effectively as possible throughout the week both via local media and face to face when out on patrol.

“I appreciate the public want to and indeed should be given information to allay fears and concerns. That is balanced against maintaining the integrity of a highly complex investigation, which has moved at a pace throughout the week.

“Hopefully, Dorset Police has struck that balance to maintain public confidence as much as possible, accepting there is still significant work to be done with partners across the town to ensure public safety is maintained as a paramount concern.”


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