DETECTIVES have been granted extra time to hold a man arrested on suspicion of murder in custody.

The 20-year-old man from Croydon was arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder after two women were stabbed on Durley Chine beach.

Amie Gray, 34, tragically died at the scene on Saturday, May 25 while another woman, aged 38, was taken to hospital with serious injuries from further stab wounds.

The injured woman from Poole was discharged from hospital after six days and is continuing to recover.

The man was arrested on Tuesday, May 28 in London and was brought to Dorset for further questioning the following day.

Dorset Police have confirmed that on Friday, May 31 detectives secured a court extension from Poole Magistrates Court for further time to interview the man in custody.

Detective superintendent Richard Dixey, of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said the increased police presence would continue into the weekend.

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.

An inquest opened into Amie's death on May 29, where the provisional cause of death was heard to be multiple stab wounds. 

Sharon Macklin, Amie’s mum, paid tribute and said: “As a family we are devastated to have lost one of the most amazing, funny, kind and energetic souls.

“When Amie entered a room it filled with laughter and her presence could not be ignored.

“She was beautiful inside and out and there are no words that can express how empty our lives will be without her.

“We will miss her so much and our hearts are forever broken.”

Amie’s wife, Sian Gray, said: “Words cannot describe the pain that we feel. Amie was the most loving wife and mother.

“Her giggly laugh and big smile will be hard to be without. A larger-than-life character. I will miss you immensely my love. To the moon and back, forever and always.

“Thank you for all of the love and support shown and for respecting our privacy. It is a difficult time for everyone.”