The stabbing death of a French tourist in the Northern Territory was random and obscure, police say, as the man accused of the killing remains in hospital under police guard. Pande Veleski, who was allegedly found naked in the bush, was taken into custody on Thursday after the stabbing death of 33-year-old Frenchman Philippe Jegouzo the previous afternoon. Veleski is yet to be interviewed or charged but there are growing indications he has mental health issues. French tourist stabbed to death at remote rest stop in Australian outback Read more“We’re really sorry for the French tourist, and we’re sorry for my brother as well.” Fairfax quoted Tony as saying. Police allege that after stabbing, Jegouzo, Veleski fled the scene in a grey Hyundai, which was soon stopped by them at Ti Tree.

Source: The Guardian December 03, 2016 01:02 UTC