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Mother of girl, 12, killed on Bournemouth beach slams police for lack of answers over daughter's death as officers turn attention to weather and conditions on the day of the tragedy - while family remember 'talented' trainee chef, 17, who also perished

The mother of a 12-year-old girl killed on Bournemouth beach says police still haven't explained how her daughter died.

Sunnah Khan had been swimming near a pier with her siblings when she was pulled under the water on Wednesday afternoon, May 31.

She, along with 17-year-old Joe Abbess - who had been at the beach with friends - was fatally injured and later died in hospital despite the best efforts of medics and lifeguards.

Authorities say Sunnah drowned but her mother Stephanie Williams, 32, has been left frustrated as she says she still hasn't been given full answers over the circumstances of her death.