Investigation continuing into death of woman in Bournemouth
Detectives would like to reassure communities that the investigation into the death of a woman in Bournemouth is continuing at pace.
Dorset Police received a report at 11.42pm on Friday 24 May 2024 that two people had been stabbed on Durley Chine Beach. Very sadly, a 34-year-old woman from Poole died at the scene. Another woman – 38 years old and also from Poole – sustained serious injuries and is still receiving treatment in hospital.
Detective Superintendent Richard Dixey, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “There are significant resources deployed to this investigation to identify the person responsible and ensure the public remain safe and secure.
“We are proactively pursuing a number of active lines of enquiry and intelligence and are working tirelessly to piece together the tragic circumstances of the night, with house-to-house enquiries continuing in the area.
“I would like to reiterate our appeal to anyone with information about this incident, or the identity of the person responsible, to contact Dorset Police.
“There remains an enhanced and visible policing presence in the area with our staff working alongside partners from BCP Council to provide contact with our communities at a time of inevitable concern.
“We would continue to strongly encourage anyone with concerns to please speak to any officer who will be able to listen and provide appropriate advice.
“Specially-trained officers are continuing to update the family of the woman who very sadly lost her life, as well as the surviving victim, and our thoughts remain with them throughout all that we do.
“The cordon on Durley Chine Beach has now been lifted, but there are still scenes in place in the surrounding areas to allow for further forensic examination as we continue to conduct extensive enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to submit it to the investigation team via the Major Incident Public Portal page between 7am and 10pm daily at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/55HQ23N07-PO1. If you are unable to submit information online or would like to report something to us outside of these hours, please call 101 quoting occurrence number 55240078013. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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