Manhunt after woman dies in double stabbing on Bournemouth beach – latest updates

Two women were stabbed on Durley Chine Beach on Friday night, near Bournemouth Pier
Two women were stabbed on Durley Chine Beach on Friday night, near Bournemouth Pier (Getty Images)

A manhunt is underway after a woman in her 30s died in a double stabbing on a beach in Bournemouth.

Dorset Police said they were called to reports that two women, both from Poole, had been stabbed on Durley Chine Beach around 11.45pm on Friday.

A 34-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene while a 38-year-old was taken to hospital with very serious injuries. Their next of kin have been informed and the coroner notified.

The beach has been cordoned off while police search the area and a murder investigation has been launched.

Superintendent Gavin House said: “Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the woman who very tragically lost her life. Officers are searching the area, but no arrests have been made at this time. A full and detailed investigation is underway.

“I would ask anyone who saw what happened or has any information about the offender and has not yet spoken to officers to please contact us urgently.

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Durley Chine Beach cordoned off

Durley Chine Beach has been cordoned off following last night’s double stabbing.

Superintendent Gavin House sad: “The beach has been cordoned off to enable officers to conduct a thorough investigation of the scene. I would like to thank the public for their patience and understanding while this vital work takes place.”

Andy Gregory25 May 2024 09:16

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Public urged to help with investigation

Dorset Police have urged members of the public to come forward with any information they may have about the double stabbing on Durley Chine Beach.

“I would ask anyone who saw what happened or has any information about the offender and has not yet spoken to officers to please contact us urgently,” said Superintendent Gavin House.

Andy Gregory25 May 2024 08:43

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Manhunt under way after two women stabbed in Bournemouth

No arrests have yet been made after two women were stabbed on a beach in Bournemouth.

Superintendent Gavin House, of Dorset Police, said: “Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the woman who very tragically lost her life. “Officers are searching the area, but no arrests have been made at this time. A full and detailed investigation is underway.”

Andy Gregory25 May 2024 08:35

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Two women stabbed on Durley Chine Beach

Two women from Poole have been stabbed at Durley Chine Beach.

A 34-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after officers were called at 11:42pm on Friday, Dorset Police said. Her next of kin have been informed and the coroner notified.

A 38-year-old woman from Poole was taken to hospital with very serious injuries and her next of kin are aware.

Andy Gregory25 May 2024 08:34

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Good morning, we’ll be using this blog to bring you the latest updates following a double stabbing on Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth, as a police search gets under way.

Andy Gregory25 May 2024 08:32

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