‘No case to answer’ for Met over handling of stalking allegation before beach murder

An investigation has found there is “no case to answer” for the Met over its handling of a stalking allegation months before a woman was stabbed to death on Bournemouth beach.

Nasen Saadi, 21, from Croydon, fatally stabbed Amie Gray, 34, and seriously injured Leanne Miles, 38, in a “random” attack on May 24, 2024.

On June 3, 2024, the Met received a complaint relating to an allegation made in February by someone who believed Saadi had been stalking them.

The force made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) on June 7.

The police watchdog referred the matter back to the Met to carry out its own investigation.

A spokesman from the Met said: “The investigation has concluded and found there is no case to answer.”

The complainant has been informed of this outcome and has the right to ask the IOPC to review the decision.

Saadi was found guilty of murder and attempted murder on December 18, 2024, following a trial at Winchester Crown Court.

He will return to court to be sentenced on March 28.

Benjamin May, a Senior Crown Prosecutor with CPS Wessex, said: “This was a senseless attack which shocked the people of Bournemouth – and our deepest condolences remain with Amie Gray’s family.”

Pictured top: Nasen Saadi was found guilty of murder and attempted murder on December 18, 2024 (Picture: Dorset Police)