A BOY aged 17 arrested over the Bournemouth murder of Amie Gray has been released without charge.
The lad was held after ‘’fast-time’’ inquiries soon after Amie, 34, and a 38-year-old female friend were attacked by a knife-wielding maniac late on Friday night.
He was eliminated from the inquiry and released from custody today as the hunt intensified to find a hooded suspect.
CCTV cameras caught the man on the promenade at Durley Chine Beach around the time of the double knife attack.
He wore a black hooded anorak with a large grey horizontal stripe and dark trousers.
Police appealed for anyone with information on the suspect to come forward – and warned the public not to approach him.
Personal fitness trainer Amie and her friend are believed to have been victims of a random knife attack by a maniac.
She and wife Sian Gray – who have a young daughter together – had recently separated, friends said.
Police are hoping to interview Amie’s friend – who suffered serious injuries and is receiving treatment in hospital.
Detective Superintendent 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 communities remain safe and secure.
“We need the public’s help to identify the suspect in the CCTV images. If you recognise him or have any information, no matter how small, that may lead us to his identity please get in touch immediately.
“We would ask the public not to approach a suspect under any circumstances, but to call 999 immediately.
“Our thoughts remain with the loved ones of the woman who tragically lost her life and the surviving victim as we drive forward our investigation.’’
He went in: “If you were on Durley Chine beach during the night from Friday 24 May to Saturday 25 May 2024 and saw the man pictured or any suspicious activity, we need to hear from you.
“We also are renewing our appeal to anyone who was in the area of Durley Roundabout, West Cliff Gardens, Durley Gardens or West Cliff Drive during that night. Did you see anyone acting strangely, mainly between 10pm and midnight? Do you have dashcam or CCTV footage that may assist the enquiry?
“Officers and staff from across the Force are out in the town conducting extensive enquiries, including detailed house-to-house visits, so the public will see a very overt and planned police presence in and around the Bournemouth area.
“We do not take lightly the impact this tragic incident will have on our communities and many members of the public will be concerned. There remains an enhanced and visible policing presence in the area with officers who can be approached if the public feel in any way concerned.”
