Belfast couple get drugged, raped and robbed in Phuket.

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Belfast couple get drugged, raped and robbed in Phuket.

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Another tale of terror from holidaymakers in Thailand:
A Belfast couple who were robbed and raped during a Christmas holiday in Thailand have spoken about their "terrifying" ordeal. Gerald Drumgoole and his husband Michael Burnett were attacked on a night out in Phuket after their drinks were spiked.
Their attackers stole more than £400 and two iPhones belonging to the couple, before subjecting them to a horrific sexual assault.

Gerald and Michael - both 33 - returned to Belfast on Wednesday before undergoing medical tests with their own GP which confirmed they had been raped.
It was their sixth trip to Thailand, but following last month's attack they have vowed never to return.
http://www.belfastlive.co.uk/news/belfa ... y-12453200
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strange story
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Are they gays?

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prahkeitouj wrote:Are they gays?

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prahkeitouj wrote:Are they gays?
"Gerald Drumgoole and his husband Michael Burnett"

. . . and his husband . . . :bad:
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chinky gays are far worserer

this must have been a bit shit for them
male rape never gets reported
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Anchor Moy wrote:
prahkeitouj wrote:Are they gays?

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It seems they care about HIV. Were they raped by guy? I just back from Phuket this week. I'm curious where did it take place? At Patong ?
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no they were raped by a woman!
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SinnSisamouth wrote:no they were raped by a woman!
Not see they mention in article. Just wonder if the robber gay too?
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prahkeitouj wrote:
Anchor Moy wrote:
prahkeitouj wrote:Are they gays?

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Two men, yes. Gay people can get married legally in the UK.
It seems they care about HIV. Were they raped by guy? I just back from Phuket this week. I'm curious where did it take place? At Patong ?
Blue Sky Resort Patong according to this article here http://www.thephuketnews.com/patong-pol ... jMg5y5M.97

Patong Police investigate British couple raped and robbed reports

However, Col Chaiwat said that his officers had so far confirmed that the two men were staying at the Blue Sky Resort Patong.

“They checked out of the hotel on Jan 7,” he said.

“We confirmed that the two men were Michael Anthony Burnett, who entered Thailand on a Polish passport, and Gerald Maurice Drumgoole, a British national,” Col Chaiwat explained.

“However, the staff at hotel said they were not informed by anyone that any of their guests had reported being raped and robbed, or even assaulted,” he added.

Col Chaiwat confirmed that his officers had even checked the hospitals in Phuket to corroborate the reports.

“Phuket International Hospital reported that Mr Michael and Mr Gerald (sic) were there on Jan 5 to have blood tests done. Apparently Mr Gerald also had a small wound on his right hand,” he explained.

However, Patong Police have been unable to confirm any more details, Col Chaiwat said.

“We are still investigating this and we will continue to do so until we find out the truth,” he assured.

“We have contacted with British Embassy to ask whether the news reports are accurate or not. We are still waiting for the British Embassy to formally reply to us,” Col Chaiwat said.
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