Man, 20, arrested on suspicion of murder after personal trainer, 34, killed in Bournemouth
A MAN has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman who was stabbed to death on Bournemouth beach.
The suspect from Croydon, 20, is accused of killing "loving mum" Amie Gray, 34, on Durley Chine beach on Friday night.
Dorset Police said: "Following extensive enquiries, a 20-year-old man from the Croydon area of London has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder."
Detective Superintendent Richard Dixey said: "The investigation has progressed at speed over recent days, which has now led to an arrest being made in London."
He said intelligence and firearms officers worked with the Metropolitan Police to arrest the man.
"We are continuing to update the loved ones of the woman who tragically died, as well as the victim in hospital, with all the latest developments and our thoughts remain with them," Dixey added.
He also reiterate his appeal for any further witnesses to come forward.
Personal trainer Gray, from Poole, was attacked at around 11.45pm on May 24 on alongside another woman, 38.
Gray died at the scene but the other victim, also from Poole, sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital.
On Sunday, Amie's wife Sian Gray and their daughter paid tribute to her by sprinkling rose petals in the sea.
Sian and the tot looked up at the sky at sunset and told Amie they love her.
Posting on Facebook, Sian said: "Sunsets will always remind us of you Amie Gray. Forever loved wife and mother."
Friend Michelle Small said: "Devastated by this. Worked with Amie Gray in her very first job when she turned 17.
"She was always the kindest lovely young girl and continued to be so throughout her cruelly cut short life. RIP beautiful girl."
Cops previously questioned a 17-year-old boy from Lancashire on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
They later released CCTV images of another suspect amid their murder probe.
The young man of slim build, dressed in a dark coat and trousers, has his hood up as he paces in the grainy pictures.
Detective Superintendent Richard Dixey said: "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 to Saturday to help.
"You may have seen the person pictured or anything unusual - please come forward."
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The attack came as thousands of families arrived in Bournemouth for the Bank Holiday weekend.
A mile-long stretch of the beach was sealed off from Bournemouth Pier to Alum Chine, where flowers were laid.
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