Russian teen arrested in Phuket for brutal attack on mother

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A chilling event unfolded in Phuket, Thailand, as an 18 year old Russian national was arrested for attacking his mother in a brutal incident on December 29. Nikolaev has since been transferred from Thalang Police Station to Phuket Provincial Court for further proceedings.

The victim, Elena Nikolaeva, survived the harrowing assault, in which her son, Aleksandr Nikolaev, reportedly slashed her throat. Although she is said to be in a serious condition, the specifics of her health status remain undisclosed. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community.

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As per the legal procedure, the police retained Nikolaev for 48 hours before handing him over to the court for an extended period of detention. The young man, appearing fatigued as he was escorted from his police cell to the transport vehicle, is currently facing charges of attempted murder, reported The Phuket News.

Adding another layer to this grim story, it is believed that Nikolaev is suffering from a mental illness. Consequently, he is under the treatment of mental health professionals. However, the specifics of his condition and the potential role it played in this horrific episode remain unclear.

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To facilitate communication during the investigation, a Russian translator has been made available. However, in a turn of events, Nikolaev has reportedly declined to provide any further details about the incident to the officers. The reasons behind his silence are yet to be discovered.

In related news, a 46 year old man was found dead in his home in Nong Bua Lamphu province, Thailand after allegedly being killed by his 24 year old son. Locals witnessed the son, Amarin, confessing to the murder while covered in blood before being apprehended by police.

At the crime scene, a one-storey house with two bedrooms, the police found the body of Wisanukorn (last name withheld) with facial injuries and signs of blunt force trauma on his head. Amarin, his only son, was seen outside the house, shouting and confessing to having killed his father. Read more about Son kills father in brutal attack

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Mitch Connor

Mitch is a Bangkok resident, having relocated from Southern California, via Florida in 2022. He studied journalism before dropping out of college to teach English in South America. After returning to the US, he spent 4 years working for various online publishers before moving to Thailand.

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