Two New Zealand tourists have been arrested and are being held in prison following an alleged assault on a police officer on the resort island of Phuket in Thailand.
Authorities identified the men as Hamish Art Day, 36, and Oscar Matson Day, 34.
They are accused of attacking a police officer, Somsak Noo-iad, who had pulled them over for reckless driving.
According to a police statement issued on Sunday, the incident occurred when Officer Noo-iad attempted to take photos as evidence.
The men allegedly assaulted him and tried to steal his firearm.
Thai authorities have revoked the tourists’ visas and they face a ban on entering Thailand in the future, pending the outcome of an investigation.
Police released a photo showing a man pushing a traffic policeman to the ground, with another man standing by.
Neither the arrested men nor their lawyer have commented on the allegations.
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