British police have announced the arrest of a 17-year-old boy in connection to two stabbings that happened in Bournemouth, England, on Friday night.Two women were knifed at Durley Chine Beach at around 11:42 p.m. on Friday. In a Saturday press release, Dorset Police reported that a 17-year-old boy from Lancashire was arrested soon after the stabbings took place.A 34-year-old woman was found dead at the scene, while a 38-year-old woman was rushed to a hospital with “serious injuries,” authorities say.Both women were residents of Poole, which is around 8 miles east of Bournemouth. Bournemouth’s coastline is a popular tourist destination and often ranked highly among the best beaches in the UK, according to the town’s government website.SKELETAL REMAINS FOUND ON FLORIDA BEACH TRACED TO WOMAN LAST SEEN IN 1968 WITH KILLER BOYFRIEND A police officer stands at at the closed promenade near Bournemouth pier after the double stabbing at Durley Chine Beach, on May 25, 2024 in Bournemouth, England. (Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)In a statement, Detective Superintendent Richard Dixey said that officials had “worked tirelessly throughout the night” on the stabbing case.The official also said that it is “unhelpful to speculate as to why this tragedy has happened,” and promised that the area will have an increased police presence.”I want to reassure our communities in Dorset as well as the many people who choose to visit our county during the bank holiday weekend that we are exploring all available lines of enquiry to establish the motives for this horrendous incident,” the detective said.BRITISH STUDENTS KILLED IN NOTTINGHAM STABBING RAMPAGE WERE CELEBRATING END OF EXAMS A police officer stands at the police tape closing the beach at Bournemouth pier after the double stabbing at Durley Chine Beach, on May 25, 2024 in Bournemouth, England. (Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)”We understand the concern that the public will have as a result of this incident,” Dixey added. “There will be an enhanced police presence in the area and we are also working closely with our partner agencies and community groups to address this.”Authorities are actively investigating the incident and urge anyone who was nearby at the time of the incident to contact them. Tips can be submitted at crimestoppers-uk.org An aerial view showing both the crowded side and deserted side of Bournemouth beach after the double stabbing at Durley Chine Beach, on May 25, 2024 in Bournemouth, England.. (Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APPFox News Digital reached out to Dorset Police for comment.
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