Albert Yeung: 'I am willing to co-operate . . . I hope police solve the case as soon as possible'

Tycoon Albert Yeung Sau-shing was yesterday arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit assault, in a case that has already seen the arrest of Canto-pop star Joey Yung Cho-yee and Hong Kong Football Association chairman Martin Hong Po-kui.

Mr Yeung, 57, chairman of the Emperor Group, was arrested as he stepped off a plane at Chek Lap Kok over the assault on disc jockey and television performer Leung Sze-ho in February. He was released on $2,000 police bail at about 10pm and ordered to report back to police next month.

He later released a statement in which he described cutting short his business trip to Ireland to answer police questions.

'I understood that the Hong Kong police wanted to meet and discuss the case with me,' Mr Yeung's statement read. 'I swiftly shortened my work trip and returned to Hong Kong this afternoon so as to assist the investigation . . .

'As the case is still under investigation, it is not convenient for me to make any response in the meantime. But I have always deeply believed in the ability of the Hong Kong police and I am very willing to co-operate with the police.

'I hope the police will solve the case as soon as possible. I am grateful for the care and support of friends in the media.'