Duo who asaulted Phuket officer back in New Zealand

Although they were facing multiple charges, only four weeks were spent in Thailand’s confinement.

Two sons from New Zealand who were facing numerous charges after an assault on a police officer in Phuket are now up house after nearly four months in Thailand’s confinement.

Hamish and Mattson Day’s return to their homeland was confirmed by The New Zealand Herald, but it was not specified.

According to a written statement from the Day home,” They would be grateful for a little space and privacy for them and their family in the upcoming month.”

They want to thank their friends, New Zealand authorities, and their families for their unwavering support. As they begin readjusting and rely on their well-being, they ask for your understanding and respect”.

The home stated that they would not make any additional comments.

Hamish, 36, and Mattson, 38, were on vacation in Phuket when they were arrested on March 16 and charged with assaulting a police officer, assault, barrier of police work, driving without a licence and corruption.

They showed up in Phuket Provincial Court and were later placed in prison. No further information was made about the outcome of the charges against them, which might have led to long jail words. However, they were denied entry to Thailand and were prohibited from previously returning.

A stranger video of the incident involving the trio, which went viral on social media, shocked a large audience. Mattson Day can be seen kicking a police officer in the side of the road, and Angus Day can be seen holding the policeman’s gun.

The boys refused to stop after an official saw them speeding on their occupied motorcycles, according to Pol Maj Gen Sinlert Sukhum, the Phuket police chief at the time.

The two travellers were pursued and called for assistance by Pol Sen Sgt Maj Somsak Noo-iad. The officer later asked for their licenses and told the match they had broken the traffic law when they eventually stopped in front of a cafe in Muang district’s Chaofa Road.

The New Zealanders were initially told to pay their good at the place but the officer later rejected it and told them to do so, according to authorities.

As they walked towards their riders, Pol Sen Sgt Maj Somsak used his cellular phone to take their photos. The boys reacted infuriated, and one of them attacked the commander, wrestled him to the floor, seized his weapon and gave it to his brother, according to Pol Maj Gen Sinlert.

During the battle, the gun was fired when but no one was hit.

A few minutes later, the storage team showed up and stopped the situation from getting worse.