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Confrontation footage has been released showing two New Zealand brothers accused of tackling a gun-wielding police officer to the ground while on holiday in Thailand.
Hamish, 36, and Oscar Day, 38, had been traveling for a week and were riding motorbikes in Phuket’s Chalong Town on Saturday when police attempted to stop them for alleged traffic violations.
The traffic policeman claimed that the tourists had driven too fast and failed to stay in the left lane.
The two men were then allegedly involved in a high-speed police chase which ended when the men finally stopped before being filmed scrambling with Chalong Police Senior Sergeant Major Somsak Noo -iad.
New Zealand tourists Oscar and Hamish Day were arrested by Thai police for allegedly assaulting a traffic officer (pictured)
The officer’s gun was reportedly discharged during the incident, but the bullet did not hit anyone. Bangkok Post reported.
A woman in the background can be heard yelling at the men: “Stop, stop. He has a weapon. You stop.’
A man with a Kiwi accent replied: “The policeman was trying to attack us.
Senior Sergeant Noo-iad suffered an arm injury in the alleged attack and was later hospitalized.
Nearby police officers intervened and arrested the two tourists, who were charged with a series of offenses including robbery, obstructing police duties, physical assault on a police officer, driving without permits and corruption.
The two men have now hired a lawyer and have spent the last two nights in custody.
They will appear in Phuket Provincial Court on Monday, where police are expected to object to bail.
The men are the sons of millionaire businesses and high-profile property owners, Laurence and Katrina Day.
“It’s very, very concerning,” Mr. Day told the Herald of New Zealand.
“The family is devastated. We pray for a good outcome.
Day brothers accused of being involved in wild fight with Thai policeman
“They were just on vacation. It’s very difficult. For the moment, they are doing well. This is a very trying time.
He added that his sons were enjoying their trip to Thailand until their arrest and they still had 10 days to go on vacation.
Tourists found guilty of breaking Thailand’s strict laws can be fined or imprisoned if found guilty, and face deportation and being barred from re-entering the country.