A British man and an Australian woman have been arrested in connection with the killing of a policeman on the Indonesian island of Bali. The suspects have been identified by local police as David Taylor and Sara Connor.
The body of traffic police officer Wayan Sudarsa was discovered on Wednesday on a beach at Kuta, a popular tourist resort. Police reported that the officer had sustained deep wounds to his head.
The pair were reportedly taken into custody as they sought protection at the Australian consulate in Denpasar, Bali's capital. Bali Police Chief Major General Sugeng Priyanto stated that statements from nine witnesses led to the arrests.
A spokeswoman for the UK Foreign Office confirmed that it was providing assistance to a British national arrested in Bali and was in contact with local authorities. Meanwhile, a spokesman for Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade said the department was offering consular assistance to the Australian woman.
Bali is a popular Western tourist destination, known for its tropical climate and beaches. While petty crime is common, more serious offences are rare on the island.
