BREAKING NEWS Police reveal woman, 38, remains in hospital fighting for her life after double stabbing at Bournemouth beach in which a 34-year-old female was killed - as mile-long stretch of coast remains closed while officers question boy, 17, on suspicion of murder By Matthew Lodge and Chris Matthews Published: 12:43 BST, 26 May 2024 | Updated: 13:05 BST, 26 May 2024 e-mail A woman who was seriously injured in a double stabbing on a beach in Bournemouth that claimed the life of another remains fighting for her life in hospital, police have said. Dorset Police says the 38-year-old, who is from Poole, is still being treated by medics after she was knifed on Durley Chine Beach shortly before midnight on Friday, May 24. Another woman, aged 34 and also from Poole, who was also found with stab wounds at the scene in the popular tourist destination was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
A mile-long stretch of the coast to the west of Bournemouth Pier remained closed this morning as police continued to scour the area for evidence while a 17-year-old boy from Lancashire remains in custody on suspicion of murder. Speaking at a press conference today, detectives aimed to reassure the public following the shocking incident and revealed that additional police officers will be on patrol for the rest of the Bank Holiday weekend. Did YOU see what happened? Email matthew.
[email protected] Detective Superintendent Richard Dixey, pictured at a press conference today, has called speculat.
