Foreign minister Hugo Swire has said there is "real concern" in the UK over the Thai investigation into the murders of Jerseyman David Miller and fellow British tourist Hannah Witheridge.
Thai authorities have charged two bar workers with the murders of the British backpackers amid allegations that the suspects made confessions under duress. Mr Miller and Miss Witheridge were brutally murdered on the holiday island of Koh Tao in September.
Thai authorities have charged two bar workers with the murders of the British backpackers amid allegations that the suspects made confessions under duress. Mr Miller and Miss Witheridge were brutally murdered on the holiday island of Koh Tao in September.
Met Police assisting in murder investigation
British police have arrived in Thailand to help with the investigation into the murders of Jerseyman David Miller and fellow tourist Hannah Witheridge.
A senior officer and crime scene specialist from the Metropolitan force are assisting the Thai Police.
The UK Prime Minister David Cameron has spoken to the Prime Minister of Thailand about the issue of the murders.
A senior officer and crime scene specialist from the Metropolitan force are assisting the Thai Police.
The UK Prime Minister David Cameron has spoken to the Prime Minister of Thailand about the issue of the murders.
Zaw Lin and Win Zaw Tun, both 21, are accused of killing the
British tourists in Koh Tao last month. The charges have drawn
widespread criticism on social media that the two are being made
scapegoats.
Today the fathers of two Burmese workers suspected of the killings appealed for a fair inquiry. Win Zaw Tun's father told media in Bangkok that he believed his son is innocent.
Today the fathers of two Burmese workers suspected of the killings appealed for a fair inquiry. Win Zaw Tun's father told media in Bangkok that he believed his son is innocent.
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