Criminology Student Convicted of Murdering Woman on Bournemouth Beach

Nasen Saadi, 20, was found guilty of killing Amie Gray and attempting to murder Leanne Miles in a premeditated knife attack.

Nasen Saadi, a 20-year-old criminology student, was convicted of stabbing Amie Gray to death and seriously injuring Leanne Miles during a planned attack on Bournemouth beach in May 2024.
Saadi, who harbored misogynistic views, reportedly wanted to experience what it felt like to kill and sought notoriety akin to infamous crimes he researched extensively.
The court heard that Saadi meticulously prepared for the attack, purchasing multiple knives, studying forensic techniques, and attempting to avoid leaving DNA evidence at the crime scene.
Evidence presented included CCTV footage, witness testimony, and Saadi’s internet searches about committing and evading detection for murder; Saadi denied involvement and claimed mistaken identity.
The Metropolitan Police referred itself to the police watchdog after it emerged Saadi had been accused of stalking three months before the attack; sentencing is scheduled for March 2025.