Hong Kong police probe death of couple after bodies discovered in Chai Wan flat
- No obvious wounds visible on bodies of 63-year-old man and 54-year-old woman, and flat did not appear to have been ransacked
- Bodies discovered after security guard at Siu Sai Wan Estate reported an odour emerging from flat
First responders and investigators arrived at Sui Ming House in Siu Sai Wan Estate after a security guard called police at 11.49am reporting a pungent smell coming from the flat.
Firefighters subsequently broke into the 200 sq ft home, where they discovered two bodies.
Chief Inspector Kong Sze-wan said the pair – a 63-year-old man and a 54-year-old woman – were found lying in the living room and bathroom respectively. Initial investigations found no signs of ransacking as the main door and windows were locked, while the bodies had no obvious wounds.
“We believe the pair had been dead for around three to seven days,” Kong said.
“The woman was last seen on August 7. The man suffered from chronic diseases and had difficulty in moving around, so he rarely went out.”