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Moment cops detain Brit husband of ‘Lady of the Hills’ victim in Thailand 21 years after body found in UK beauty spot

THIS is the moment that British teacher David Armitage was detained by cops in Thailand 21 years after his wife was murdered.

The university lecturer was led away from his home by immigration police after his residency visa was revoked.

Arrest of a British man suspected in the 2004 murder of a Thai woman.
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British teacher David Armitage was detained by police in Thailand[/caption]
Immigration police officers at a residential home in Thailand.
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His residency visa has been revoked[/caption]
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At least seven immigration officials arrived at his home on Thursday[/caption]
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He has denied murdering his wife Lamduan Seekanya[/caption]

Officials acted after Interpol issued a Blue Notice which allows police to “collect additional information about a person’s identity, location or activities in relation to a criminal investigation”.

It is thought the notice was issued as part of the Lady of the Hills investigation by British cops into the murder of his Thai wife Lamduan.

At least seven immigration officials arrived at his home in the town of Kanchanaburi at 5pm last Thursday to detain him.

Bearded Armitage – wearing a blue jacket and shirt – hugged a woman outside his home and checked his gate was padlocked before being led to a waiting police car.

After being driven to a local immigration centre he was transferred to a facility in Bangkok where he will remain until he leaves Thailand.

He had 48 hours to lodge an appeal against the decision but failed to do so meaning he will now be deported.

The development came six years after he denied murdering his wife Lamduan when The Sun tracked him down to his remote home.

She had moved to the UK in 1991 after marrying Armitage, who is from Burton-in-Kendal, Cumbria, in Bangkok.

They settled in Portsmouth where Armitage worked as a teacher and Lamduan washed dishes in a Thai restaurant, before moving to Rugby, Warwickshire.

The mother-of-three vanished in the summer of 2004 but was never reported missing.

Her partially clothed body was found in a mountain stream around a mile from the village of Horton-in-Ribblesdale, in the Yorkshire Dales.

She was dubbed the Lady of the Hills by villagers who buried her in an anonymous grave in Horton in 2007.

Her headstone reads: “The Lady of The Hills. Found 20th Sept 2004. Name Not Known. Rest in Peace.”

Cops initially thought her death was non-suspicious.

Around a decade later North Yorkshire Police’s cold case unit launched a fresh probe and declared her death was murder.

The mother-of-three was finally identified as Lamduan after fresh police appeals.

Her parents Buasa and Joomsri had spent years trying to find out what happened to her.

And since she was identified they have pleaded for her body to be returned to Thailand so they can hold a Buddhist funeral but she remains buried in Yorkshire.

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Interpol issued a Blue Notice against the British teacher[/caption]
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Armitage hugged a woman before he was led away by police[/caption] Timeline of the Lady of the Hills murder investigation.

Mum Joomsri told The Sun: “We have not had any update on the case for a couple of years and didn’t know about David’s detention.

“And we have not heard any more about her remains– we have no hope.”

Armitage never reported his wife missing when she vanished in 2004 and shortly after he moved to Thailand with his two children.

The Sun tracked him down to his remote home in 2019 when he denied murdering her.

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Lamduan’s mum Joomsri Seekanya, 73, previously said her daughter’s marriage ran into trouble[/caption]
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David, Lamduan and their daughter Charlena in Thailand[/caption]
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David Armitage with his son George in Western Thailand[/caption]

He said there had been a whispering campaign against him in the Thai media but added: “I didn’t kill my wife. Absolutely not.

“I know the inferences are there but I’m just getting on with my life. It’s been a long time.”

He said he would cooperate with police but when North Yorkshire officers flew to Thailand to speak to him in February 2023 he declined to meet them.

Immigration police acted after Interpol issued a Blue Notice and it was decided that Armitage, 62, came under the Section 12(7) of the Thai Immigration Act.

That states foreigners can be deported if they are “likely to cause disruption jeopardising public peace or safety or the kingdom security or being a person with warrant of arrest issued by a foreign government.”

A Blue Notice is not an arrest warrant but it was decided Armitage still met the test and he will now have to leave Thailand.

He is free to travel to any country he chooses but if he returns to the UK North Yorkshire Police said they were keen to speak to him.

A North Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “We are aware of the detention in Thailand of David Armitage, the husband of Lamduan Armitage.

“We understand it relates to his visa status and residence in Thailand and is entirely a matter for the Immigration Service of the Royal Thai Police.

“Should Mr Armitage be deported, we understand that he will have a choice as to where he goes, which will include return to the UK.

“Should that occur, we will again make every effort to speak to him about the investigation.”

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Moment Strictly’s Wynne Evans makes vile sexual comment to Janette Manrara – leaving opera star ‘hanging on to his job’

THE exact moment Wynne Evans made his vile sexual comment to Strictly Come Dancing tour host Janette Manrara has now come to light.

The opera singer let slip the shock remark at the start of the Strictly live tour shows before pulling out of the Glasgow performance, citing an ankle injury.

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The exact moment Strictly Come Dancing’s Wynne Evans made his vile sexual remark to Janette Manrara has been revealed
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The opera singer, 52, has issued an apology for the distasteful remark which came amid a photocall for the show’s live tour[/caption]
Katya Jones and Wynne Evans on Strictly Come Dancing.
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Wynne is no stranger to a Strictly scandal and was accused of ‘groping’ professional partner Katya Jones last year[/caption]

In a new image, Wynne, 52, can be seen giving Janette, 41 – who was a former BBC One show professional until 2021 – a side eye before bursting into a fit of giggles.

His eyebrows are raised as he delivered the crude remark, also caught on a record, which is said to have left the BBC anchor “hanging onto” his day-job.

The BBC Wales presenter was heard suggesting a threesome with mum-of-one Janette, using the derogatory term “spit roast.”

It came at a photocall to launch the Strictly live tour, the Go Compare singer reportedly pulled a suggestive face at actor Jamie Borthwick as Janette moved between them — which is when he allegedly made the joke.

An image shows Wynne, wearing a blue top, glancing over his right shoulder at Janette, who can be seen standing next to him gazing at the floor.

He has since issued an apology and told The Mail on Sunday: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”

BBC and Strictly Live producers said: “We have made it clear to Wynne we do not tolerate such behaviour on tour.”

Janette’s spokeswoman said she had been “unaware of this comment.”

Wynne was then spotted brushing off the scandal as he was seen singing on stage – despite being unable to dance.

He shared images of his bruised ankle in a story on Instagram after his injury threw preparations for the live show into chaos.

In a video posted on the social media site on Saturday evening, he said: “Ankle’s getting a bit better, it was great to be able to sing in Glasgow tonight, even if I couldn’t dance, hopefully back tomorrow.

“But watch this space, I’ll let you know in the morning. See how the swelling goes down, and all that kind of stuff, thanks for all the lovely messages, amazing.”

WYNNE’S WOES

Dad of two Wynne is sadly no stranger to a TV scandal.

Wynne previously came under fire in last year’s Strictly series when he was seen groping his dance partner Katya Jones, but they dismissed it as a joke.

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He then told how he had been left “heartbroken” over the backlash, which came when he was seen with his hand around professional partner Katya‘s waist.

She was also seen refusing to high-five the singer – sparking rumours of a fall-out.

The duo were quick to issue a video apology and insisted it was all an innocent “inside joke.”

Despite fans demanding the pair clarify exactly what “the joke” was, the pair did not elaborate further.

He was then accused of making another distasteful remark towards a make-up artist on the long-running reality show.

Now, it is claimed he has been left “hanging onto” his radio job after the rude remark.

PR experts warned the BBC could be forced to “sever ties” with the broadcaster completely.

Brand and culture expert Nick Ede told MailOnline: “I think the BBC will have to tread very carefully with Wynne as his controversial and lewd comments will soon outweigh his popularity and the BBC won’t tolerate this anymore.

“He will hanging on to his position but all eyes will be on him and if he makes another negative move the BBC may have to sever their ties with him.”

Wynne Evans' Strictly scandals

‘Grope’

Wynne encountered a backlash after his Strictly pro partner Katya was filmed removing his hand from her waist.

Fans insisted she looked uncomfortable as she moved it away – but Katya later insisted there was no problem.

In joke

They then sparked further fury, when she was seen refusing to high-five the Opera singer.

The duo were quick to issue a video apology and insisted it was all an innocent “inside joke”.

Crude joke

Wynne came under fire for allegedly telling a “crude” joke to one of the show’s make-up artists.

Insiders claim the opera star made a joke that the folds of his double chin “looked like a vagina”.

A source said: “It was a bit of a vulgar dad joke.”

Vile comment

Wynne was recorded suggesting a three-way sex ­session with presenter Janette Manrara, using the term “spit roast”.

His remark came at a photocall to launch the Strictly live tour, which pro Janette, 41, is hosting.

He reportedly pulled a suggestive face at actor Jamie Borthwick as Janette moved between them — which is when Evans allegedly made the joke.

Wynne has apologised saying: “My language was inappropriate and unacceptable, for which I sincerely apologise.”

Wynne Evans on stage.
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Wynne brushed off the scandal as he sung on stage – despite being unable to dance due to an ankle injury[/caption]
Wynne Evans and Katya Jones on It Takes Two.
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Wynne and Katya previously described the ‘grope’ scandal as a ‘joke’[/caption]
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PR experts have now suggested Wynne has been left ‘hanging’ onto his BBC radio job due to the latest slip-up[/caption]

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Man, 20s, arrested following major drug seizure worth over €300K and cash in Dublin as Gardai investigate

A MAN has been arrested after gardai seized drugs worth an estimated €300k in Dublin on Saturday.

Cops discovered suspected cannabis, vacuum-sealed packages and €2,000 cash while searching a home in the Dundrum area.

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A man has been arrested after gardai discovered drugs and cash in a Dublin home
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Gardai from the Dublin Crime Response Team carried out the planned search.

The cannabis is expected to be worth €300,000 analysis pending.

Speaking following the seizure, Assistant Commissioner Paul Cleary, DMR, said: “This large seizure of illicit drugs is a further example of the ongoing efforts of An Garda Siochana to target and arrest those in our communities who are involved in criminal activity.”

The arrested male, in his late 20s, is currently being held at a garda station in the Dublin Region.

A garda spokesperson added: “Gardai from the Dublin Crime Response Team (DCRT) have seized €300,000 worth of cannabis and arrested a man in his late 20s during an operation in South East Dublin on the 25th of January, 2025.

“During a planned search of a residence in the Dundrum area, cannabis herb worth approximately €300,000 (analysis pending), divided into vacuum-sealed packages, was discovered and seized along with €2,000 in cash.

“A man in his late 20s was arrested in connection with the seizure and is currently detained under Section 2 of the Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) Act, 1996 at a Garda station in the Dublin Region.”

Gardai confirmed the “investigations are ongoing”.

Separately, two female teenagers were arrested in connection with a number of “coerced” bank customers withdrawing sums of cash in Dublin city centre.

Gardai received a report of a number of incidents that occurred on Monday and Tuesday this week.

It is understood they involved people being taken to cash points and retailers and being coerced into making substantial withdrawals of cash, which were then stolen.

The juveniles were arrested on Thursday in connection with these incidents.

Gardai confirmed investigations into the number of incidents remain ongoing.

A garda spokesperson previously said: “Gardai had received report of a number of incidents that occurred on the 20th and 21st of this week involving people being taken to cash points and retailers, and coerced into making substantial purchases and withdrawing sums of cash which were then stolen.”

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The suspected drugs are expected to be worth €300,000
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