"We named them suspects based on the evidence we have acquired. Even if they do not confess, it doesn't matter," Denpasar Police chief Sr. Comr . Hadi Purnomo said on Saturday mentioning statements from witnesses, blood of the suspects and broken beer bottles found at the scene as evidence.

Police charged the two suspects under Article 338 of the Criminal Code (KUHP) on murder, which carries a maximum 15 years’ imprisonment.

Connor and Taylor were arrested on Friday afternoon, three days after the murder took place in the early hours of Wednesday. The suspects are accused of murdering a local policeman named I Wayan Sudarsa, whose severely bruised body was found on  Kuta Beach.

Both Connor and Taylor have reportedly admitted to having interacted with the victim, but denied involvement in the murder.

Taylor reportedly told police that he saw the policeman and tried to help him. "But he could not explain how he helped him,"  Hadi added. Meanwhile, Connor reportedly told police that she got into an argument with Wayan at the beach gate after she reported losing a bag on the beach, Hadi said, without giving further details.

The couple was questioned by the police on Friday and underwent an injuring examination. Their attorney Erwin Siregar said they were asked 16 questions. (rin)

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