Published Date:
24 March 2009
THREE Burmese fishermen have been arrested on suspicion of murdering a British yacht skipper off southern Thailand's Andaman sea coast, police said today.
Thai police said 64-year-old Malcolm Robertson was killed yesterday while sailing with his wife Linda near Koh Dong, an island about 45 miles west of Satun province.
A spokesman said the men, migrant workers from neighbouring Burma, confessed to killing Mr Robertson after he caught them climbing onto his moored yacht in an attempt to steal a raft.
When Mr Robertson shouted for help they cut his throat before throwing his body overboard.
The body has not yet been found.
A spokesman for the Foreign and Commonwealth Office said: "One British national has been reported missing and another British national is in hospital.
"We are in touch with next-of-kin and are providing consular assistance.
"We understand that Thai police have arrested three suspects."
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Last Updated:
24 March 2009 2:59 PM
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Source:
scotsman.com
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Location:
Scotland
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Related Topics:
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