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Brits questioned over backpacker deaths in Thailand

Two British brothers have been questioned by police investigating the brutal murders of two Britons in Thailand.

Brits questioned over backpacker deaths in Thailand

Thu, 18 Sep, 2014 - 01:00

David Mercer

The bodies of David Miller, 24, and 23-year-old Hannah Witheridge were discovered on a beach on the island of Koh Tao on Monday.

A spokesman for the Royal Thai Police said brothers Christopher and James Ware had been questioned about the deaths, along with 11 Burmese suspects.

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