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Bournemouth stabbing: Family pay tribute to 'amazing' woman killed Bournemouth stabbing: Family pay tribute to Amie Gray
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Sian Gray, right, has paid tribute to her wife Amie, leftSian Gray, right, has paid tribute to her wife Amie, left
Sian Gray, right, has paid tribute to her wife Amie, leftSian Gray, right, has paid tribute to her wife Amie, left
The family of a woman fatally stabbed on a Bournemouth beach have said "her giggly laugh and big smile will be hard to be without". The wife of a woman fatally stabbed on a Bournemouth beach has said "her giggly laugh and big smile will be hard to be without".
Amie Gray, a 34-year-old personal trainer, was one of two women stabbed on Durley Chine Beach at around 23:45 BST on 24 May. Amie Gray, a 34-year-old personal trainer, was one of two women stabbed on Durley Chine Beach at about 23:45 BST on 24 May.
She died at the scene, while a 38-year-old woman remains in hospital. Her mum Sharon Macklin said she was "amazing, funny, kind and energetic".
A 20-year-old man, from Croydon, London, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.A 20-year-old man, from Croydon, London, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.
Ms Gray's mum Sharon Macklin said: "As a family we are devastated to have lost one of the most amazing, funny, kind and energetic souls." The second woman, who is 38, suffered serious injuries and remains in hospital.
Her wife Sian Gray said: "Her giggly laugh and big smile will be hard to be without. A larger than life character. Flowers have been left at the scene of the stabbing
"I will miss you immensely my love. To the moon and back, forever and always." Flowers have been left at the scene of the stabbing
Ms Gray's wife Sian said: "I will miss you immensely my love. To the moon and back, forever and always.
"Words cannot describe the pain that we feel. Amie was the most loving wife and mother."
Ms Macklin added: "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."
Search teams on ropes scour the cliffs for evidence
Search teams on ropes scour the cliffs for evidence
A cordon put in place along the promenade has been lifted but searches continue.
On Tuesday morning, search teams could be seen lowering themselves down the cliff on ropes, hacking back undergrowth.
Residents spoke of their shock following the stabbings, with some saying they were "scared", while others were reassured by the police response.
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