A woman stabbed to death on a beach in the seaside town of Bournemouth has been named locally as Amie Gray, a sports coach who has been described as a beloved mother, wife and friend. A 17-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of her murder has been released without charge, Dorset police have said, adding that they were stepping up their hunt for the killer. On Monday they released CCTV images of a suspect and warned members of the public not to approach him.
Officers combed the beach and the surrounding areas as holidaymakers sunbathed nearby. Family and friends paid tribute to Gray, 34, from Poole, who was the women’s head coach at Dorset futsal club. Some scattered petals on to the sea at Durley Chine beach as the sun went down on Sunday and posted on social media: “Sunsets will always remind us of you, Amie Gray.
Forever loved wife and mother.” Gray and a second woman, 38, were stabbed at 11.45pm on Friday.
The second woman was seriously injured and is still being treated in hospital. Police renewed their appeal to identify the suspect from CCTV images. The force said: “A 17-year-old boy from Lancashire was arrested on suspicion of murder.
Following inquiries over the weekend, he has now been released without charge and eliminated from inquiries.” Det Supt Richard Dixey, of the major crime investigation team, said: “The investigation into this tragic incident is progressing and detectives are dedicated to finding out what happened and ensuring our communi.
