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16/09/2014
Thai Police Release CCTV Image Of British Tourists Murder Suspect
Thai authorities have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the murder of two British tourists.
Hannah Witheridge (23) and David Miller (24) were found dead on a beach on Koh Tao on Monday. It is understood they suffered serious injuries in an attack.
It is believed Thai police are hunting a number of suspects in connection with the murders, however two other British tourists have been ruled out of their investigation.
The bodies of Mr Miller and Ms Witheridge have been taken to the capital, Bangkok, for forensic examination, before they are returned to their families.
It has been confirmed that police have recovered a garden hoe, which they believe was used in the attack.
(MH/CD)
Hannah Witheridge (23) and David Miller (24) were found dead on a beach on Koh Tao on Monday. It is understood they suffered serious injuries in an attack.
It is believed Thai police are hunting a number of suspects in connection with the murders, however two other British tourists have been ruled out of their investigation.
The bodies of Mr Miller and Ms Witheridge have been taken to the capital, Bangkok, for forensic examination, before they are returned to their families.
It has been confirmed that police have recovered a garden hoe, which they believe was used in the attack.
(MH/CD)
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