Family of murdered mother Amie Gray say their 'hearts are forever broken' as inquest hears she was repeatedly stabbed in Bournemouth Beach attack

The family of murdered mother Amie Gray say their 'hearts are forever broken' as an inquest hears she was repeatedly stabbed in a Bournemouth Beach attack.

The fitness coach's cause of death was revealed as police continued to question a 20-year-old man on suspicion of her murder.

The 34-year-old postal worker was attacked by a knifeman at Durley Chine Beach at 11.42pm last Friday night.

Amie's mum Sharon Macklin 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.'

Ambulance crews summoned to the scene battled to save her but a five-minute inquest opening at Bournemouth Coroners Court was told Amie Louise Gray was pronounced dead at 12.24am on May 25th. 

A 38-year-old woman, who was also stabbed, remains in hospital with serious injuries. She has not yet been named.

A 20-year-old man from Croydon, south London, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in custody.

Amie's wife Sian Gray, a beauty therapist, continued: '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.' 

The postal worker body was identified by a family liaison officer using photographs supplied by family members.

No members of her family were present at the inquest opening with brief details surrounding her death read out by coroner's officer Grace Monroe.

She said: 'On May 24 at 11.42pm Dorset Police received reports that two people had been stabbed on Durley Chine Beach.

'Very sadly she was pronounced dead at the scene at 12.24am. She was formally identified by the family liaison officer by comparison with a photo provided by the family of Amie Gray.

'Police investigations are ongoing.'

A post mortem carried by Dr Purdue on May 25th gave the cause of death as multiple stab wounds.

Bournemouth Coroners Court was told Gray was employed as a postal worker and lived in Sea View Road, Poole.

The coroner's officer said police received a report of two people being stabbed on Durley Chine Beach.

Coroner Rachael Griffin was told police were alerted to an incident on May 24th at 23.42. Gray was pronounced dead 38 minutes later.

The Coroner said she was aware there was an ongoing investigation into Gray's death and said she would request an update.

She adjourned the inquest until December 11.