Bournemouth stabbing: Family pay tribute to Amie Gray
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".
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.
She died at the scene, while a 38-year-old woman remains in hospital.
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."
Her wife Sian Gray said: "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."
A cordon put in place along the promenade has now been lifted but searches continue.
On Tuesday morning, search teams could be seen lowering themselves down the cliff on ropes, hacking back undergrowth.
Ms Macklin said: "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."
Ms Gray said: "Words cannot describe the pain that we feel. Amie was the most loving wife and mother."
Residents spoke of their shock following the stabbings, with some saying they were "scared", while others were reassured by the police response.
On Sunday, police issued CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in a bid to prompt witnesses to come forward.
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