Lancashire teenager arrested in connection with Bournemouth beach murder

A Lancashire teenager has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman on a beach in Bournemouth.

The woman, who was 34 and from Poole, was pronounced dead at the scene when officers arrived at Durley Chine Beach on 11:45 p.m. on Friday (May 24th).

A second woman, who is 38 and also from Poole, was taken to hospital and is currently being treated for serious injuries.

First responders found that the women had been stabbed multiple times, with the 34-year-old's injuries proving fatal.

Now, Dorset Police have confirmed that a 17-year-old from Lancashire has been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Speaking on the update, Detective Superintendent Richard Dixey from Dorset Police's Major Crime Investigation Team said investigations have been ongoing since they first arrived on scene.

"We have worked tirelessly throughout the night since the initial report and have been able to progress our investigation," he said. "Foremost, our thoughts remain with the loved ones of the woman who very tragically lost her life.

"Officers are continuing with their enquiries and a cordon remains in place and is likely to remain so for some time."

Dixey also renewed his appeal for anyone who may have any potential information to get in touch with the force as soon as possible.

"I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of Durley Chine beach between 10pm on Friday 24 May 2024 and midnight and saw anything unusual," he added.

The force also said that officers will be on the ground in an effort to reassure the public, and that anyone who has concerns can reach out.

Those with any potential information that may help investigators with their enquiries can get in touch by calling 101 and quoting incident reference number 55240078013.

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