THE man accused of murdering a woman on Bournemouth seafront is due to give his plea next month.

Nasen Saadi is charged with the murder of 34-year-old Amie Gray and the attempted murder of 38-year-old Leanne Miles at Durley Chine Beach on May 24.

The defendant, 20 and from Croydon, is due to attend a plea and trial preparation hearing at Winchester Crown Court on Thursday, September 12.

As reported, Dorset Police received a report at 11.42pm on Friday, 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, but was later discharged.

Saadi was arrested on Wednesday, May 29, following detailed enquiries led by detectives from the Major Crime Investigations Team.