English Man killed as he attempts to escape from Necklace thief

[7-Eleven]

English Man killed as he attempts to escape from Necklace thief

 

Necklace and bag snatches are a common occurrence here in Pattaya, however this form of crime rarely leads to loss of life, however on Wednesday Night, Police Lieutenant Wachara from Banglamung Police Station was called to the scene of a road accident in Soi Siam Country Club in front of Soi 12 which resulted in the death of an English National. At the scene, Police inspected the body of Mr. David Sykes aged 51 from England. He was lying next to his damaged motorbike and close to a Silver Isuzu D-max pick-up driven by Khun Pim aged 44 who remained at the scene to explain her version of events to the Police. She and others at the scene claimed that he was seen to be involved in a necklace snatch and he was clearly resisting attempts by the assailant to steal his gold chain. Mr. Sykes attempted to leave the scene on his bike following a tussle with the assailant and as Mr. Sykes drove away from the scene he fell from his bike and was ran over by Khun Pim who was approaching in her pick-up. Police confirmed that Khun Pim was driving in an acceptable manner and officers are now speaking with further witnesses and are searching for the assailant who managed to escape. The British Embassy in Bangkok are aware of the case and relatives of the deceased have been informed.

 

[Randy]

Sad in any case...

 

But I don't understand. He's lying next to his damaged motor bike? So how was his necklace stolen, then?

[Chris50]

Sad in any case...

 

But I don't understand. He's lying next to his damaged motor bike? So how was his necklace stolen, then?

maybe from his neck thats were they wear them

chris

[deanjames]

What a way to go

[layow]

rip dave

[Scumbag]

Sad in any case...

 

But I don't understand. He's lying next to his damaged motor bike? So how was his necklace stolen, then?

Yep very sad.

 

I am not surprised you have difficulty understanding it. It is poorly written, even by Pattaya One's standards....

[mikey1313]

It's a real shame. i'd expect this kind of thing to happen in bangkok, or even the border cities but pattaya? who knows maybe i'm just being ignorant. God Bless him. RIP

[eanto]

Feel sorry for the lady who killed him, seems like she was not to blame. Condolences to family and friends.

[Tao 66]

Dreadful. My condolences to the family and friends of this poor man. Feel sorry for the thai lady who ran over him. I suppose it's a warning to us all not to flash gold about, it does make you a target anywhere in the world, not just Pattaya. Still that is no criticism of the gentleman, who was just out enjoying himself like all of us. Very sad

[BSJ]

He was only 51. That is sad. And what are the BiB doing about catching the perps?

[steven37]

Its a shame they couldnt have placed the sheet over his face before taking the photo. RIP.