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Thai death yachtsman's body found Thai death yachtsman's body found
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Fishermen in Thailand have found the body of a British yachtsman who was murdered as he sailed with his wife, the Foreign Office said.Fishermen in Thailand have found the body of a British yachtsman who was murdered as he sailed with his wife, the Foreign Office said.
It is thought Malcolm Robertson, 64, from Sussex, was beaten and had his throat cut by men who boarded his boat, before throwing his body into the sea.It is thought Malcolm Robertson, 64, from Sussex, was beaten and had his throat cut by men who boarded his boat, before throwing his body into the sea.
His wife Linda, 57, was tied up, and dumped below deck during the attack off the Andaman sea coast a week ago.His wife Linda, 57, was tied up, and dumped below deck during the attack off the Andaman sea coast a week ago.
Mrs Robertson suffered minor injuries and was rescued by a passing boat.Mrs Robertson suffered minor injuries and was rescued by a passing boat.
A Foreign Office spokeswoman confirmed a body found earlier has been confirmed as that of businessman Mr Robertson, from Hastings. Speaking after the body was found, Mrs Robertson's brother, John Clee, 63, from Battle, East Sussex, said the family felt a sense of "relief".
"Our thoughts are with Mrs Robertson and her family at this difficult time," she said. "I had a text message from Linda saying how he was identified and how she was now feeling totally drained.
"The embassy team with them is providing consular support." "This sorts a lot of things out. We know that charges of murder can now be laid against those responsible," he said.
"Not only that, but my sister can also bring home her husband and hopefully bring some closure to this whole thing."
Pirate attackPirate attack
Reports in Thailand said his body was recovered by fishermen about 10 nautical miles north of Satun's Lipeh Island.Reports in Thailand said his body was recovered by fishermen about 10 nautical miles north of Satun's Lipeh Island.
Three Burmese migrants have been accused of murdering Mr Robertson. Three Burmese migrants were charged with kidnap, assault and theft, but the Thai authorities said they could not bring a murder charge until they had found Mr Robertson's body.
He and his wife had been sailing near Koh Dong island when their yacht was boarded by pirates as they slept.He and his wife had been sailing near Koh Dong island when their yacht was boarded by pirates as they slept.
Mrs Robertson was held on board their 44ft yacht for about 10 hours. Mrs Robertson was held on board their 44ft vessel for about 10 hours.
Last Friday, she faced the three men accused of his murder in court in Thailand, recalling how she feared for her life. Last Friday, she faced the three accused men in court in Thailand, recalling how she feared for her life.
Mr Robertson was the owner of a chain of coffee shops around Hastings. Mr Robertson was the owner of a chain of coffee shops around his home town of Hastings and St Leonards.
The couple, who lived in the town and had been married for 25 years, had two children each from previous relationships and seven grandchildren between them. The couple, who had been married for 25 years, had two children each from previous relationships and seven grandchildren between them.
A Foreign Office spokeswoman said: "Our thoughts are with Mrs Robertson and her family at this difficult time.
"The embassy team with them is providing consular support."