Australian woman Sara Connor arrested over Bali police officer’s death

Australian woman Sara Connor has been charged with murder, assault causing death and group assault in relation to the death of a policeman in Bali.

Sarah Connor and David Taylor were arrested as they were seeking protection at the Australian Consulate in Denpasar, Bali’s capital, two days after the killing of the traffic police officer, 2nd Assoc. Lt. Wayan Sudarsa.

His body was discovered by local hotel security staff about 3.30am local time on Wednesday, lying on a beach in Kuta.

“A smashed beer bottle and smashed-up surfboard were found near him, we suspect those were used in the attack”, Mr Priyanto said.

“She couldn’t remember all the events that night”.

Mr Sudarsa’s bloodied body was found on the beach outside the Pullman hotel in Kuta, Bali’s most popular beach resort.

Taylor has not been questioned as he is awaiting a lawyer, Prayitno said.

“According to female suspect, she admitted that she was drunk at the time”.

However, on late Friday it appears they had given out the wrong name as they were now looking for a man called Taylor.

He said Connor had told police she was on Kuta beach with Taylor where the two were intimate.

Since then police had been searching for Ms Connor and Mr Taylor.

Police said the duo have confirmed their presence on the beach at the time of the murder, but have denied any involvement in the crime.

Investigators are also scouring through CCTV footage taken by Pullman Hotel cameras.

A statement issued by Ms Connor’s family described the woman as a positive and happy person, who is devoted to her children and small catering business.

The family of an Australian woman says the allegations she’s facing are totally out of character. “She is very passionate about life and exudes enthusiasm wherever she goes”.