Phuket police officer faces attempted murder charge over Bangla shooting
Phuket police officer faces attempted murder charge over Bangla shooting
PHUKET: The drunken Phuket police officer who shot a noodle vendor on Bangla Rd, Patong, early yesterday morning will face at least three charges, including attempted murder, the Phuket Provincial Police chief has confirmed.
Wednesday 24 February 2021, 12:21PM
Forensic police investigate the scene of the shooting on Bangla Rd yesterday (Feb 23). Photo: PR Phuket
Forensic police investigate the scene of the shooting on Bangla Rd yesterday (Feb 23). Photo: PR Phuket
Forensic police investigate the scene of the shooting on Bangla Rd yesterday (Feb 23). Photo: PR Phuket
Drunken Phuket police officer shoots noodle vendor on Bangla Rd
Drunken Phuket police officer shoots noodle vendor on Bangla Rd
PHUKET: A 25-year-old noodle vendor from Trang was shot and beaten by a Phuket Provincial Police officer on Bangla Rd, Patong, before dawn this morning (Feb 23).
Tuesday 23 February 2021, 02:56PM
Cpl Pornthep Channarong of the Phuket Provincial Police is caught on CCTV firing at close range at Mr Aroon. Image: CCTV / Eakkapop Thongtub
After shooting Mr Aroon, Cpl Pornthep Channarong of the Phuket Provincial Police kept physically antagonising his victim. Image: CCTV / Eakkapop Thongtub
Rescue workers attend to Mr Aroon on Bangla Rd before dawn today (Feb 23). Photo: Kusoldharm Foundation