Man denies murdering Amie Gray on Bournemouth beach
20 year old Nasen Saadi from Croydon has entered a not guilty plea
Last updated 12th Sep 2024
A 20-year-old man has pleaded not guilty to the murder of Amie Gray and the attempted murder of a second woman on Bournemouth seafront.
Nasen Saadi, from Croydon, appeared by videolink from HMP Belmarsh wearing a grey t-shirt and glasses for the hearing at Winchester Crown Court today (Thursday 12th September).
He entered not guilty pleas to the murder of 34-year-old Ms Gray at Durley Chine Beach on May 24th, and the attempted murder of Leanne Miles at the same location.
Sarah Jones KC, prosecuting, said: "This is a case where we have a trial date listed for November 25 with the current time estimate of four weeks.
"We have in court family members of the deceased, Ms Gray, and I do not believe the victim, Ms Miles, is anticipated in court today, but she is being kept updated."
Dorset Police received a report at 11.42pm on May 24 that two people had been stabbed on Durley Chine Beach.
Ms Gray, from Poole, died at the scene.
Ms Miles, also from Poole, was taken to hospital after suffering serious injuries.
Saadi has also been charged with failing to provide access details to his telephone but he was not asked to enter a plea to this count.
Judge Angela Morris adjourned the case until a pre-trial review hearing to be held on October 18th.
He's been remanded in custody until then.