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Borneo stab death students: Fifth suspect held | Borneo stab death students: Fifth suspect held |
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A fifth man has been arrested in connection with the murders of two Newcastle University medical students in Borneo. | A fifth man has been arrested in connection with the murders of two Newcastle University medical students in Borneo. |
Neil Dalton, from Derbyshire and Aidan Brunger, from Kent, were stabbed to death on 6 August after a row in a bar in Kuching. | |
The men, both 22, were on a work placement at a local hospital. | The men, both 22, were on a work placement at a local hospital. |
Four other men have admitted the killings, according to police, and could now face the death penalty. | Four other men have admitted the killings, according to police, and could now face the death penalty. |
A police spokesman said the fifth suspect, a 55-year-old man, had been remanded in custody pending further inquiries. | A police spokesman said the fifth suspect, a 55-year-old man, had been remanded in custody pending further inquiries. |
He confirmed investigation papers had been referred to the area's deputy prosecutor, who is due to decide what court proceedings to bring later this month. | He confirmed investigation papers had been referred to the area's deputy prosecutor, who is due to decide what court proceedings to bring later this month. |
Crystal meth | Crystal meth |
The attack happened in the Jalan Padungan area of Kuching in Sarawak province. | The attack happened in the Jalan Padungan area of Kuching in Sarawak province. |
Tests showed three of the suspects had taken the drug crystal meth before the attack. | Tests showed three of the suspects had taken the drug crystal meth before the attack. |
Mr Dalton's family described him as a "caring and thoughtful young man." | Mr Dalton's family described him as a "caring and thoughtful young man." |
The body of Mr Brunger arrived in the UK on Wednesday, according to Medway Coroner's Officer. | The body of Mr Brunger arrived in the UK on Wednesday, according to Medway Coroner's Officer. |
His body will be moved to the mortuary in Derby on Thursday, where a post-mortem examination will take place. | His body will be moved to the mortuary in Derby on Thursday, where a post-mortem examination will take place. |
An inquest is due to be opened at Derby Coroner's Court on Friday. | An inquest is due to be opened at Derby Coroner's Court on Friday. |
The body of Mr Dalton is due back in the UK later. | The body of Mr Dalton is due back in the UK later. |