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Clifford Lo

Danny Mok

Seven firemen accused of sexually assaulting a colleague in a Hong Kong fire station would be suspended from duty, Director of Fire Services David Lai Man-hin said in Beijing today.
Stressing that the department had zero tolerance for any breaches of its rules, he said the suspension would start tomorrow.
Secretary for Security Lai Tung-kwok, who is also in Beijing, said that it was an “isolated” case and the government would not tolerate any uncivilised acts.
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Both said it was inappropriate to comment on the case as the police were investigating.
Detectives from Kowloon West regional crime unit have launched a criminal investigation after a fireman lodged a complaint to the police earlier this week.
“Initial investigations showed that the fireman claimed mint oil was put on his genitals, and seven colleagues including a senior fireman were allegedly involved in the incident,” one police source said.
It is understood that the incident took place in the Tsim Sha Tsui fire station on Canton Road last year when they were on duty.
The source said the victim had worked for the fire department for several years.
Initial investigations showed that the fireman claimed mint oil was put on his genitals
A police source
“Evidence such as photographs has been collected,” the source said. “After gathering all related evidence, we will seek legal advice from the Department of Justice to see whether any prosecution will be made.”
A police spokesman said they received a report on Tuesday from a man who claimed he had been bullied by numerous colleagues.
Police are treating the case as “request police assistance”. No one has been arrested.
A picture went viral online yesterday showing a naked victim pinned down in what appeared to be a changing room while a group of men, some half-naked and others in firemen’s uniform, tried to insert an object in his bottom.
It is understood they are not the same group of firemen who are under police investigation.
The Fire Services Department was “very concerned”, a spokesman said, and would treat the matter seriously if its personnel were found to have committed any offence. It would not comment further as police were investigating, he said.
In Beijing, the fire chief stressed that the department would not tolerate any rule-breaking acts and would treat everyone equally.
The security chief is leading a 120-strong delegation from the disciplined forces including police, fire services, immigration, correctional services and customs to meet top Beijing officials in charge of Hong Kong affairs.


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Detectives from Kowloon West regional crime unit have launched a criminal investigation after a fireman lodged a complaint to the police earlier this week.


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One of the pictures that has circulated online. It is unclear whether these photos relate to the case now under investigation Photo: SCMP Pictures

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Seven Hong Kong firemen to be suspended over sexual assault allegations

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Fire chief and security minister vow action on bullying and zero tolerance to rule-breaking after fireman calls in police over colleagues

Fire chief and security minister vow action on bullying and zero tolerance to rule-breaking after fireman calls in police over colleagues