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Police turn attention to weather and conditions on Bournemouth beach as mother of girl, 12, killed in tragedy voices frustration over unanswered questions - while 'heartbroken' family pay tribute to 'talented' trainee chef, 17, who also perished

The mother of a 12-year-old girl killed on Bournemouth beach say 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.

Her mother, Stephanie Williams, 32, says the authorities have revealed how Sunnah drowned and has vowed to fight so it doesn't happen to anyone else.