The body of murdered University of Essex student Hannah Witheridge has been returned to the UK, her family have confirmed.
It follows the 23-year-old's family travelling to Bangkok on Tuesday to learn more of the Thai investigation into the death of both Hannah, and 24-year-old David Miller, who were found beaten to death on a beach just a 100 years from a party spot on Koh Tao island on Monday.
In a statement Hannah's family said they had been able to bring their "beloved Hannah" home.
They added: "As a family we feel enormous relief to have Hannah back at home where she belongs.
"We continue to work closely with officers to assist in the investigation and bring those responsible to justice.
"Our family is broken and require time to grieve in private - as do Hannah's many friends. With the support of our fantastic family liaison officers we will make further statements as required and when we feel able.
"As such, we would be very grateful for time and privacy to try and come to terms with our devastating news."
The news comes amid reports today (September 21) that Thai police have found DNA from two unknown men on the student's body, leading to fears she may have been the victim of a sexual attack prior to her murder.
Thailand's police chief Somyot Poompanmoung - who flew to Koh Tao to oversee the investigation last night - told local press: "We still don't know who did it but DNA tests show an Asian was responsible. I don't know if the killer is still on the island. We have some new leads but no new suspects. I will do my best to solve this crime. We are so sorry."
CCTV footage released last night showed Hannah, who had been living in Colchester, on the night of her murder, wearing a pink top and white skirt as she walked with friends. There were also new images of David and his friend Chris Ware, both from Jersey.
It is now believed the pair met just hours before they were killed enjoying drinks together in a bar before wandering to the beach together where their bodies were later found, a bloodied garden hoe uncovered nearby.
