A 21-year-old student from Croydon, Nasen Saadi, has been jailed for life after being found guilty of the murder of Amie Gray and the attempted murder of Leanne Miles during a horrifying knife attack on Durley Chine Beach in Bournemouth.
Saadi was sentenced today at Winchester Crown Court and will serve a minimum of 39 years before being eligible for parole.
Brutal Attack on Peaceful Beachgoers
On the night of 24 May 2024, Amie Gray and her friend Leanne were sitting beside a fire, enjoying a moonlit evening on the beach, when they were suddenly and viciously attacked by a man they had never met.
Saadi deliberately chose his victims and location with the intention to kill. This was a horrific, unprovoked attack on two innocent women.”
He praised the support of the local community, especially nearby businesses who shared CCTV and crucial information.
Tributes and Condolences
Benjamin May, Senior Crown Prosecutor with CPS Wessex, paid tribute to Amie Gray, describing her final moments as a “courageous act” to protect her friend.
“Amie’s life was tragically cut short, and her bravery will be remembered forever.
Saadi’s perverse fascination with violence turned into a real-world horror. He has now faced justice.”
He added:
“Women should be free to live without fear of violence. The CPS is unwavering in its commitment to pursue justice for victims.”
Saadi now begins a life sentence for an act that has shocked the nation. The case has once again raised important questions about violence against women and the need for continued efforts to ensure public safety.
