Riot policeman shot in Bangkok – 13 detained

Thirteen people were detained when police raided the Din Daeng flats in Bangkok after a riot policeman on duty in the area was shot and seriously wounded on Wednesday night.

Pol L/Cpl Detwit Ledtenson was shot in the head about 10.43pm behind Din Daeng flat 1 on Chaturathit Road, also known as Soi Saeng Uthaithip, and rushed to Police General Hospital.

A special police task force searched the flats into the early hours of the morning and detained 13 people for questioning – seven aged under 13 years, another five aged under 18, and an employee of an independent media organisation.

Earlier on Wednesday night, another 28 protesters were detained during an anti-government rally in the Din Daeng area.

On Thursday morning, forensic police and a bomb disposal team inspected the Din Daeng flats and nearby areas.

Agencies