17/09/2014

Two Britons Stopped From Leaving Thailand In Murder Investigation

Two British tourists have been named as "possible suspects" in the murder investigation of Hannah Witheridge and David Miller, Thai authorities have said.

Hannah Witheridge (23) and David Miller (24) were found dead on a beach on the island of Koh Tao on Monday.

It is understood that two British men who are said to have spent time with the Ms Witheridge and Mr Miller in the days prior to their deaths are in "police care" in Bangkok.

According to a report by the BBC, the men have not been officially detained or arrested, but have been stopped from leaving Thailand.

The report says that the men, believed to be brothers, were stopped as the tried to leave the Thailand.

(MH/CD)

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