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Bournemouth beach incident – latest: Pleasure boat searched as two children die in sea tragedy
Police have searched a pleasure boat as part of the investigation into the deaths of two children who sustained “critical injuries” at Bournemouth beach.
Forensic officers were seen onboard the Dorset Belle which is docked at a harbour in Poole, The Sun reported.
A police source told the newspaper: “This vessel is under a police cordon. No one is permitted onboard or to touch the vessel.”
Earlier at a press briefing, assistant chief constable Rachel Farrell said a 12-year-old girl from Buckinghamshire and a 17-year-old boy from Southampton lost their lives after being pulled from the sea.
Eight other people were rescued from the sea but did not have serious injuries and were treated on scene, she said.
One man was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. He has now been released under investigation.
Police also confirmed there was “no physical contact” between a vessel and any swimmers at Bournemouth beach, and added that there is “no suggestion of people jumping from the pier or jet skis being involved”.
Key points
Two children who died in sea tragedy ‘not related', police say
Police search pleasure boat as part of investigation
Tragedy at Bournemouth beach was like a ‘horror film,’ witness says
Mapped: Where on Bournemouth beach did the incident happen?
Father of Bournemouth tragedy survivor says daughter taken out by ‘rip tide'
07:18 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The father of a survivor of Wednesday’s tragic incident has said his daughter was taken out by a “rip tide”.
Lauren Tate, 18, was treating in hospital for a short period of time and is now recovering at home.
Her father told the Mail Online: “We’ve seen all the stuff about boats and jet skis but it wasn’t like that. She was swimming in the sea with her friends when the rip tide took them out.”
The 18-year-old was pulled from the sea by a coastguard.
MP calls for safety review following Bournemouth beach tragedy
11:12 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
A Bournemouth MP has called for a review of safety following the death of two youngsters who died after getting into trouble off the popular beach and called on police to clarify the circumstances to end “wild speculation”.
The sightseeing boat, the Dorset Belle, which is at the centre of investigations, has been impounded by Dorset Police following the incident on Wednesday in which a 12-year-old girl from Buckinghamshire and a 17-year-old boy from Southampton died.
Another eight people were treated by paramedics.
A man aged in his 40s who was “on the water” at the time was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and has been released under investigation on Thursday while police inquiries continue.
On Friday, the 49-year-old sea-going passenger boat Dorset Belle remains at anchor at Cobb’s Quay, Poole Harbour, guarded by a police van.
According to the website Marine Traffic, the vessel had visited Bournemouth Pier, the scene of the tragic incident, at 4pm, just minutes before the first 999 calls were made.
Dorset Police has said that no physical contact was made between the swimmers and any vessel or jet-ski and those involved had not been jumping off the pier.
The force has declined to comment on any investigation into the Dorset Belle and refused to say what or if any vessel was involved
Tobias Ellwood, Conservative MP, for Bournemouth East, told the PA news agency: “There needs to be a review, the police are conducting their investigation, there needs to be a review of the circumstances to see whether any safety measures and protocols need to be upgraded to ensure this doesn’t happen in the future.
“I encourage Dorset Police to clarify the general circumstances of this tragic accident to avoid further wild speculation and uncertainty for parents who may be cautious about going to any part of the beach, unclear of exactly what happened in this terrible incident.”
The vessel’s website states that it was purpose-built as a passenger boat to operate locally and could “cope with the occasional challenging swell conditions encountered at local piers”.
Pleasure boat ‘Dorset Belle’ guarded by police cars this morning in Bournemouth
10:52 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
A cruise boat called the Dorset Belle which has been impounded at Cobb’s Quay Marina in Poole, Dorset, is being guarded by police this morning.
It comes after a 17-year-old-boy and a girl aged 12 sustained “critical injuries” on Wednesday, and later died in hospital following an incident off Bournemouth beach
What is a riptide? Sea phenomenon explained after Bournemouth tragedy
10:38 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Bournemouth has been rocked by the tragic deaths of two children who got into trouble in the sea as thousands of half-term holidaymakers descended on the popular beach.
A 12-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy died after suffering critical injuries during the incident near Bournemouth Pier on Wednesday.
Eight others were pulled from the water but none of their conditions were life-threatening.
Police are still establishing what happened during the incident, but a father of one of the beach tragedy survivors has claimed his 18-year-old daughter - who spent a short time in hospital after the incident - was taken out by a “riptide”.
It comes after police dismissed speculation that the victims had jumped off the pier or were hit by a vessel on the water.
Here we look at what a riptide is and what to do if you get caught in one:
What is a riptide? Sea phenomenon explained after Bournemouth tragedy
A packed beach, a fight and a single bunch of flowers: Mystery Bournemouth deaths fail to deter tourists
10:10 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Mystery still surrounds the events that saw a 17 year-old-boy and a 12 year-girl lose their lives - but Bournemouth beach was as busy as ever. Tara Cobham reports:
A lone bunch of flowers among the countless holidaymakers serves as a reminder of the tragic event that took place less than 24 hours ago.
The sun beats down on Bournemouth as children delight in digging sandcastles around the pink roses, sunbathing parents watch on, and the sounds of teenagers laughing and playing music waft on the breeze.
On Wednesday afternoon this stretch of beach, enjoying shade from the iconic pier, witnessed a tragedy that has baffled the country.
A beach and a bunch of flowers: Busy Bournemouth welcomes tourists day after deaths
Father of Bournemouth tragedy survivor addresses rumours as police probe pleasure boat
09:46 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
The father of one of the survivors of the Bournemouth beach tragedy has addressed the rumours surrounding the mystery events that led to the deaths of a 12-year-old girl and a 17-year-old boy, as police search a pleasure boat as part of their investigation.
Survivor Lauren Tate, 18, one of eight others who were injured, was treated in hospital and is now continuing to recover at home, after a rip tide took her and her friends out to sea when they were swimming by the pier, according to her father.
In response to the intense speculation that has surrounded the incident, her father told MailOnline: “We’ve seen all the stuff about boats and jet skis but it wasn’t like that. She was swimming in the sea with her friends when the rip tide took them out.
“She was lucky to get pulled from the sea by the coastguard and one of her other friends was rescued by a paddleboarder.
“I know the boy who died was at college with her, but I don’t know anything about him. All she told me is that they all met up on the train and headed to Bournemouth beach for the day.”
Bournemouth tragedy survivor’s father addresses rumours as police probe pleasure boat
Watch: Witness describes ‘panic’ on beach after tragic incident
09:31 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Police search pleasure boat as girl, 12, and boy, 17, die in beach incident mystery
09:09 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Police have searched a pleasure boat as part of the investigation into the deaths of two children who sustained “critical injuries” at Bournemouth beach on Wednesday.
A 17-year-old boy from Southampton and a 12-year-old girl from High Wycombe lost their lives after being pulled from the sea in front of horrified beachgoers on Wednesday afternoon.
A man in his forties, who was “on the water” at the time but not known to the children, was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, police said. He was released under investigation on Thursday evening.
Eight other children, who had minor injuries and were treated by paramedics at the scene, were also rescued. It is not thought the group all knew each other.
Pleasure boat searched as girl, 12, and boy, 17, die in beach mystery
Beachgoers filmed Bournemouth tragedy victim receiving CPR
08:44 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Beachgoers filmed paramedics delivering CPR to people involved in an incident off Bournemouth Pier that killed two youngsters, witnesses have said.
The deceased - a 17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl - sustained “critical injuries” and died after being pulled from the sea.
Eight other people were treated for injuries described as non-threatening. A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
People at the scene have hit out at those who filmed emergency services.
Nicola Holton, who was at the beach with her husband, said she witnessed lifeguards entering the sea trying to help “multiple people” who were struggling in the water.
Beachgoers filmed Bournemouth tragedy victim receiving CPR
Bournemouth beach tragedy ‘like scene from horror film’ as child’s body ‘floated in water’
08:29 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Eyewitnesses described a tragedy on Bournemouth beach that left two children dead as “like a horror movie”.
A 12-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy suffered “critical” injuries in a fatal incident that occurred next to Bournemouth Pier on Wednesday afternoon.
Police arrested a man in his 40s who was “on the water” at the time on suspicion of manslaughter and investigations to establish exactly what happened are ongoing.
Read more from Matt Mathers here:
Bournemouth beach tragedy ‘like scene from horror film’ as body ‘floating in water’
Pleasure boat under ‘police cordon’
07:30 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
A pleasure boat has been cordoned off by the police investigating the deaths of two children who sustained “critical injuries” at Bournemouth beach.
Forensic officers were seen onboard the Dorset Belle which is docked at a harbour in Poole.
“This vessel is under a police cordon. No one is permitted onboard or to touch the vessel,” police sources told The Sun
Bournemouth beachgoers recall ‘tragic’ incident
07:00 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Tributes poured in for the two children who died just hours before following a dramatic rescue effort.
Bill Jackson, 66, told Daily Echo that it “so sad” that it had happened in Bournemouth.“It’s a great town, it’s a lovely town,” he said.
“My grandson’s at that age so it’s scary, it’s absolutely devastating.”
“[It’s] absolutely tragic,” said 44-year-old Lee Parkinson.
“I’m not sure about the details but we got news that there was a couple of air ambulances and that an area of the beach had been closed off.
“I woke up this morning and found out that two people had sadly passed away, it’s really sad.”
Beach packed day after two children die in sea tragedy
06:30 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Footage shows Bournemouth beach packed yesterday, less than 24 hours after a 17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl died after getting into difficulty in the sea.
Emergency services attended the scene on Wednesday afternoon, where eight other people were also recovered from the water.
With temperatures reaching close to 20C, hundreds of people were seen relaxing on the sand and playing in the sea.
Bournemouth beach packed day after two children die in sea tragedy
MP calls on police to release more information
06:17 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
Tobias Ellwood, the MP from Bournemouth East, has called on the Dorset police to release more information surrounding the death of two children.
He said: “This is a tragic incident and the police clearly have to do their investigation and that is understood.
“But I would encourage them to give more clarity as to the general details of this tragedy to help assure beachgoers that this occurrence is unlikely to happen again.
“It will place this event into context while reassuring people that it is safe to visit our beautiful beaches.”
A packed beach, a fight and a single bunch of flowers: Bournemouth continues to welcome tourists the day after mystery deaths
06:00 , Joe Middleton
Mystery still surrounds the events that saw a 17 year-old-boy and a 12 year-girl lose their lives - but Bournemouth beach was as busy as ever. Tara Cobham reports from the seaside town.
A beach and a bunch of flowers: Busy Bournemouth welcomes tourists day after deaths
Teenager who died was on a trip with ‘college pals’
05:30 , Alisha Rahaman Sarkar
The 17-year-old boy who died alongside a girl on Bournemouth beach was reportedly on a day trip with college friends.
The teenager, who hasn’t been named yet, died after getting into difficulty in the water on Wednesday.
Among the group was survivor Lauren Tate, 18, who was admitted to the hospital yesterday. Her father told Daily Mail that she was swimming with her friends when the “rip tide took them out”.
“She was lucky to get pulled from the sea by the coastguard and one of her other friends was rescued by a paddleboarder.
“I know the boy who died was at college with her, but I don’t know anything about him,” the father said.
Boy, 17, and girl, 12, die following incident off Bournemouth beach
05:00 , Joe Middleton
Police search pleasure boat as girl, 12, and boy, 17, die in beach incident mystery
04:00 , Joe Middleton
Police are searching a pleasure boat after a major incident on an English beach left two children dead.
The half-term tragedy saw a 17-year-old boy from Southampton and a 12-year-old girl from High Wycombe lose their lives after being pulled from the sea in Bournemouth on Wednesday afternoon.
Pleasure boat searched as girl, 12, and boy, 17, die in beach mystery
No jet skis or pier jumpers involved in Bournemouth beach deaths, police say
03:00 , Joe Middleton
No jet skis or pier jumping were involved in the deaths of two children at Bournemouth beach, Dorset Police have said.
There was also no physical contact between the 10 swimmers plucked from the waves on Wednesday evening and any vessel, the force added on Thursday. A 40-year-old man “on the water” at the time of the tragedy has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
The youngsters who died after being pulled from the sea – a 17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl – had suffered “critical injuries”. Eight other people were treated on the beach for injuries described as non-threatening.
No jet skis or pier jumpers involved in Bournemouth beach tragedy, police say
Bournemouth beach tragedy ‘like scene from horror film’ as child’s body ‘floated in water’
02:00 , Joe Middleton
Eyewitnesses described a tragedy on Bournemouth beach that left two children dead as “like a horror movie”.
A 12-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy suffered “critical” injuries in a fatal incident that occurred next to Bournemouth Pier on Wednesday afternoon.
Bournemouth beach tragedy ‘like scene from horror film’ as body ‘floating in water’
A packed beach, a fight and a single bunch of flowers: Bournemouth continues to welcome tourists the day after mystery deaths
01:00 , Joe Middleton
Mystery still surrounds the events that saw a 17 year-old-boy and a 12 year-girl lose their lives - but Bournemouth beach was as busy as ever. Tara Cobham reports from the seaside town.
A beach and a bunch of flowers: Busy Bournemouth welcomes tourists day after deaths
Bournemouth: Witness describes 'panic' on beach after tragic incident
Thursday 1 June 2023 23:30 , Joe Middleton
Beachgoers filmed Bournemouth tragedy victim receiving CPR
Thursday 1 June 2023 22:30 , Joe Middleton
Beachgoers filmed paramedics delivering CPR to people involved in an incident off Bournemouth Pier that killed two youngsters, witnesses have said.
The deceased - a 17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl - sustained “critical injuries” and died after being pulled from the sea.
Eight other people were treated for injuries described as non-threatening.
Beachgoers filmed Bournemouth tragedy victim receiving CPR
A packed beach, a fight and a single bunch of flowers: Bournemouth continues to welcome tourists the day after mystery deaths
Thursday 1 June 2023 21:30 , Joe Middleton
Mystery still surrounds the events that saw a 17 year-old-boy and a 12 year-girl lose their lives - but Bournemouth beach was as busy as ever. Tara Cobham reports from the seaside town.
A beach and a bunch of flowers: Busy Bournemouth welcomes tourists day after deaths
Man, 40, arrested after Bournemouth incident released under investigation
Thursday 1 June 2023 20:28 , Joe Middleton
A man arrested following the deaths of a 17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl off Bournemouth beach has been released under investigation.
A 17-year-old boy from Southampton and a 12-year-old girl from Buckinghamshire died after getting into difficulty in the water at the Dorset resort on Wednesday afternoon.
A further eight people were treated by paramedics following the incident.
A man in his 40s, who was “on the water” at the time, was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter. Dorset
Police said on Thursday evening he had been released under investigation.
Bournemouth: Witness describes 'panic' on beach after tragic incident
Thursday 1 June 2023 20:15 , Joe Middleton
Police search pleasure boat as girl, 12, and boy, 17, die in beach incident mystery
Thursday 1 June 2023 19:45 , Joe Middleton
Police are searching a pleasure boat after a major incident on an English beach left two children dead.
The half-term tragedy saw a 17-year-old boy from Southampton and a 12-year-old girl from High Wycombe lose their lives after being pulled from the sea in Bournemouth on Wednesday afternoon. A man in his 40s, who was “on the water” at the time, has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter, police said.
Eight other children, who had minor injuries and were treated by paramedics at the scene, were also rescued. It is not thought the group all knew each other.
Pleasure boat searched as girl, 12, and boy, 17, die in beach mystery
Bournemouth beach packed with tourists one day after children died in tragic accident
Thursday 1 June 2023 19:14 , Joe Middleton
What happened at Bournemouth beach? Everything we know about incident
Thursday 1 June 2023 18:47 , Joe Middleton
Tragedy struck a packed Bournemouth beach yesterday as two youngsters died after being pulled from the sea.
Eight other people were recovered from the water after getting into difficulty off the main pier as thousands of beachgoers enjoyed the sunny half-term weather.
They were treated by paramedics for non-life-threatening injuries.
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident has been launched by Dorset Police, the Marine Accident Investigation Branch and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.
What happened at Bournemouth beach? Everything we know about incident
Police search pleasure boat as part of investigation
Thursday 1 June 2023 18:05 , Joe Middleton
Police have today searched a pleasure boat as part of the investigation into the deaths of two young people at a beach in Bournemouth yesterday.
Forensic officers were pictured onboard the Dorset Belle which is docked at a harbour in Poole, The Sun reported.
A police source told the newspaper: “This vessel is under a police cordon. No one is permitted onboard or to touch the vessel.”
It comes after police confirmed earlier today that a 17-year-old boy from Southampton and a 12-year-old girl from Buckinghamshire died after getting into difficulty in the water at the Dorset resort.
Dorset Police said they were unable to confirm if a search had been conducted on the vessel.
No jet skis or pier jumpers involved in Bournemouth beach deaths, police say
Thursday 1 June 2023 17:53 , Joe Middleton
No jet skis or pier jumping were involved in the deaths of two children at Bournemouth beach, Dorset Police have said.
There was also no physical contact between the 10 swimmers plucked from the waves on Wednesday evening and any vessel, the force added on Thursday. A 40-year-old man “on the water” at the time of the tragedy has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
The youngsters who died after being pulled from the sea – a 17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl – had suffered “critical injuries”. Eight other people were treated on the beach for injuries described as non-threatening.
No jet skis or pier jumpers involved in Bournemouth beach tragedy, police say
High Wycombe MP offers condolences to bereaved families
Thursday 1 June 2023 17:15 , Joe Middleton
Steve Baker, MP for Wycombe, has released a statement this afternoon offering his condolences to everyone involved in the incident in Bournemouth yesterday.
As reported by the Bucks Free Press, he said: “The death of every child is a tragedy, and I offer my condolences to everyone affected.
“I hope the family will soon have answers about what exactly happened in Bournemouth on Wednesday.”
Earlier we reported that the girl, 12, who died was from High Wycombe.
Tory MP Tobias Ellwood says Bournemouth council to review protocols on pier after two fatalities
Thursday 1 June 2023 16:46 , Joe Middleton
Bournemouth beach packed day after two children die in sea tragedy
Thursday 1 June 2023 16:23 , Joe Middleton
Footage shows Bournemouth beach packed on Thursday 1 June, less than 24 hours after a 17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl died after getting into difficulty in the sea.
Emergency services attended the scene on Wednesday afternoon, where eight other people were also recovered from the water.
With temperatures reaching close to 20C today, hundreds of people were seen relaxing on the sand and playing in the sea.
Dorset Police have confirmed the two children who died after sustaining “critical injuries” at the beach yesterday were not related. One man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
Bournemouth beach packed day after two children die in sea tragedy
Bournemouth beach tragedy ‘like scene from horror film’ as child’s body ‘floated in water’
Thursday 1 June 2023 16:13 , Joe Middleton
Eyewitnesses described a tragedy on Bournemouth beach that left two children dead as “like a horror movie”.
A 12-year-old girl and 17-year-old boy suffered “critical” injuries in a fatal incident that occurred next to Bournemouth Pier on Wednesday afternoon.
Police arrested a man in his 40s who was “on the water” at the time on suspicion of manslaughter and investigations to establish exactly what happened are ongoing.
Matt Mathers reports.
Bournemouth beach tragedy ‘like scene from horror film’ as body ‘floating in water’
MP calls for police to ‘reassure’ families that beach is safe
Thursday 1 June 2023 15:55 , Joe Middleton
Tobias Ellwood, Tory MP for Bournemouth East, has told MailOnline that police need to “reassure” families and provide details on what happened in the tragic yesterday.
He said: “Bournemouth beach is one of the best and safest seaside resorts in the UK.
“The police have an investigation to do but they urgently need to give details of what they believe happened here”.
Detectives urge witnesses not to circulate footage on social media
Thursday 1 June 2023 15:35 , Joe Middleton
Dorset Police have urged witnesses not to circulate footage of the incident on social media and hand it over to authorities investigating the tragedy instead.
#LatestNews | ACC Rachel Farrell has provided the below update on the Bournemouth beach incident.
We’re asking witnesses not to circulate footage on social media and instead to share it with detectives via the major incident public portal here: https://t.co/aS2Zdb8C8p pic.twitter.com/q5enXCKTfW— Dorset Police (@dorsetpolice) June 1, 2023
Beachgoers filmed Bournemouth tragedy victim receiving CPR
Thursday 1 June 2023 15:06 , Joe Middleton
Beachgoers filmed paramedics delivering CPR to people involved in an incident off Bournemouth Pier that killed two youngsters, witnesses have said.
The deceased - a 17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl - sustained “critical injuries” and died after being pulled from the sea.
Eight other people were treated for injuries described as non-threatening. A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
Matt Mathers reports.
Beachgoers filmed Bournemouth tragedy victim receiving CPR
Bournemouth: Witness describes 'panic' on beach after tragic incident
Thursday 1 June 2023 14:45 , Joe Middleton
'Unfortunately I saw someone receiving CPR’
Thursday 1 June 2023 14:29 , Joe Middleton
People arriving at the beach on Thursday have spoken of their shock at the previous day’s events.
Tom Saunders, told Sky News: “I was surfing on the west side with about four other people and we heard the lifeguard sirens going off, making announcements, and the beach got cleared either side.
“Obviously we knew something had gone on and the helicopter was coming so we knew it was serious.
“Unfortunately I saw someone receiving CPR. The lifeguards put up a screen so no-one could see but unfortunately from where we were we could.
“The jet-skis were going round the pier looking for stuff, so me and three other surfers offered to help and actually paddled into the pier to have a look.
“They said there were two people missing at the time, then after about half an hour they said everyone was accounted for and we just carried on.”
Girl, 12, who died was from High Wycombe
Thursday 1 June 2023 14:10 , Joe Middleton
Buckinghamshire Council said it was “saddened” to hear the “tragic news” that a 12-year-old girl who died after an incident at Bournemouth beach was from High Wycombe.
Councillor Anita Cranmer , Cabinet Member for Education and Children’s Services at the council, said:“Buckinghamshire Council is saddened to hear the tragic news of the death of a 12 year old girl from High Wycombe yesterday on Bournemouth beach.
“Our thoughts go out to her family and friends. We will be offering support to them at this very difficult time.”
Police say there ‘no physical contact’ between vessel and swimmers at Bournemouth beach
Thursday 1 June 2023 13:46 , Joe Middleton
‘It is horrendous'
Thursday 1 June 2023 13:38 , Joe Middleton
The Independent’s Tara Cobham is reporting from Bournemouth and talking to locals about the tragic incident.
Rob Shepherd, 24, said: “We work in cafe down there. I heard three helicopters out of no where. Loads of police cars.
“We couldn’t really tell what was going on. Then they closed everything off so people couldn’t be on the bit of the beach. It is horrendous.
“My friends at Street Kings (a food van) said they saw bodies.”
10 rescued from the water, police say
Thursday 1 June 2023 13:28 , Joe Middleton
Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Farrell said a total of 10 people were rescued from the water in Bournemouth on Wednesday.
“A 17-year-old boy from Southampton and a 12-year-old girl from Buckinghamshire were taken to hospital where very sadly they later died,” she said.
The other eight people involved were treated by ambulance at the scene, she added.
“I would sincerely like to thank members of the public who helped people in trouble in the water.
“I’m also very grateful to the wider beach-goers who really quickly moved from the beach and allowed emergency services to do their work,” she said.
BREAKING: Police say no jet skis or pier jumpers involved in Bournemouth beach tragedy
Thursday 1 June 2023 13:03 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Dorset Police have said there were no jet skis or pier jumping involved in the deaths of two children at Bournemouth Beach.
The deceased - a 17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl - suffered “critical injuries” and died after being pulled from the sea.
Eight other people were treated for injuries described as non-threatening. A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Dorset Police Assistant Chief Constable Rachel Farrell said there is “no suggestion” of people jumping from Bournemouth pier or of jet skis being involved in the incident.
Dorset Police earlier confirmed that there was “no physical contact” between a vessel and the swimmers.
Police say no jet skis or pier jumpers involved in Bournemouth beach tragedy
Bournemouth councillor says incident ‘must have been terrifying experience'
Thursday 1 June 2023 13:01 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Councillor Vikki Slade said: “It must have been a really terrifying experience for everybody.
“We are grateful to the public for clearing the space so quickly.
“Bournemouth remains a really fantastic place to visit and this incident needs to be investigated properly.”
Two children who died were not related, police say
Thursday 1 June 2023 12:56 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Dorset Police has said that the children who died yesterday were not related.
The other eight people who were rescued from the water did not have serious injuries.
Thursday 1 June 2023 12:52 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
An investigation into the circumstances surrounding this incident has been launched, Dorset Police said.
They added that a man aged in his 40s who was on the water at the time has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
Dorset Police said that “a number of people already in the water got into difficulty and we are investigating the circumstances or event that caused this to happen”.
‘No suggestion of people jumping from the pier or jet skis involved'
Thursday 1 June 2023 12:51 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Dorset Police have confirmed that there is “no suggestion of people jumping from the pier or jet skis being involved.”
Thursday 1 June 2023 12:49 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
A 17-year-old from Southampton and a 12-year-old girl from Buckinghamshire lost their lives yesterday on Bournemouth beach, Dorset Police have said.
Thursday 1 June 2023 12:48 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Police are now giving an update. Stay tuned.
Flowers left on Bournemouth beach
Thursday 1 June 2023 12:43 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Flowers have been left on the beach following the tragic events yesterday at Bournemouth.
Watch: Witness describes ‘panic’ on beach after tragic incident
Thursday 1 June 2023 12:35 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Holidaymaker Howard Cohen from London, who witnessed the incident on Bournemouth Beach on Wednesday, 31 May, described the “commotion” and “panic” after a 17-year-old boy and 12-year-old girl died after getting into difficulty in the sea.
Beachgoers filmed Bournemouth tragedy victim receiving CPR
Thursday 1 June 2023 12:25 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Beachgoers filmed paramedics delivering CPR to people involved in an incident off Bournemouth Pier that killed two youngsters, witnesses have said.
The deceased - a 17-year-old boy and a 12-year-old girl - sustained “critical injuries” and died after being pulled from the sea.
Eight other people were treated for injuries described as non-threatening. A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of manslaughter.
People at the scene have hit out at those who filmed emergency services.
Beachgoers filmed Bournemouth tragedy victim receiving CPR
Dorset Police to give update
Thursday 1 June 2023 12:13 , Maryam Zakir-Hussain
Dorset Police are expected to give an update in the hour following the tragic events that unfolded on Bournemouth beach yesterday. Stay tuned for live updates.
