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BREAKING NEWS: Swedish duo arrested for Phuket stabbing murder

Legacy Phuket GazetteTuesday, August 2, 2011Last Updated: Tuesday, August 2, 2011

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PHUKET: Phuket City Police have confirmed to the Phuket Gazette that two Swedish men have been arrested in connection with the stabbing murder yesterday of Maksim Schantz.

Tommy Viktor Soderlund, 26, and Johan Sebastian Ljung, 25, are both in custody, a police officer said on condition of anonymity.

Police are due to hold a press conference this evening when more details will be provided.

Check back here for updates.

— Atchaa Khamlo

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Legacy Phuket GazetteTuesday, August 2, 2011Last Updated: Tuesday, August 2, 2011

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