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Samuel Chan

Clifford Lo

Two key figures behind a new Hong Kong newspaper were attacked by four masked men wielding iron pipes yesterday, the second attack on media executives in a month.
Lei Iun-han, 46, director and vice-president of Hong Kong Morning News Media Group, and news controller Lam Kin-ming, 54, were set upon in Tsim Sha Tsui East just after 1pm.
Police said the men, wearing caps, surgical masks and gloves attacked the pair as they walked along Science Museum Road before fleeing in a car.
Lei's nose and knees were injured, as was Lam's right elbow. They were treated at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and discharged.
The attack - four weeks after former Ming Pao  chief editor Kevin Lau Chun-to was critically injured in a chopping attack in Sai Wan Ho - brought condemnation from Secretary for Security Lai Tung-kwok.
"Hong Kong is a lawful society. We will not tolerate any savage act. We must condemn such violence," he said.
Deputy chairman of the Legislative Council security panel James To Kun-sun said there was reason to believe the pair were attacked because of their editorial work - and if so it would be another attack on press freedom.
"Does it mean that some people do not want to see the newspaper join the market?" he asked. "It is unlikely [they were assaulted] because of their own personal matters."
The attack also prompted condemnation from the Hong Kong Morning News Media Group and Hong Kong Journalists Association.
Lei is the sole director of the company, which was formed on November 26, according to the company registry. It is not clear when the paper will be launched or if it will be free.
Police appealed for anyone with information to call 9193 3324.
 


Duo behind new newspaper beaten with iron pipes in Tsim Sha Tsui attack 

Lei Iun-han, 46, the director and vice president of Hong Kong Morning News Media Group, is sent to hospital after being attacked by four masked men in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: SCMP Pictures

 Lam Kin-ming, 54, the paper’s news controller, is also injured in the attack and sent to hospital. 

The two attack victims were taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment. Photo: May Tse

Lam Kin-ming, 54, the paper’s news controller, is also injured in the attack and sent to hospital. 

Two suspects charged with wounding in Kevin Lau attack case

One of the two suspects is escorted through Hong Kong yesterday to assist police with a reconstruction of the crime. Photo: David Wong

Former Ming Pao chief editor Kevin Lau Chun-to is recovering in hospital from injuries suffered in the February 26 chopping attack. Photo: SCMP Pictures

Ex-Ming Pao editor Kevin Lau reveals long road to recovery ahead

Kevin Lau Chun-to leaving intensive care on March 3. Photo: AP

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Two key figures behind a new Hong Kong newspaper were attacked by four masked men wielding iron pipes yesterday, the second attack on media executives in a month.
