Last Week in Reality
Last week's news in bite-sized chunks. Illustrations by Ryan Chan
Sat 2
Purse Fling At 5am, a couple in Tai Po gets into a fight and the woman throws her handbag to the ground. A passing man grabs the purse and runs off, but the couple chases him and the man retrieves the bag for the woman. They continue fighting until the woman jumps into the river, seemingly attempting to commit suicide. A passerby calls the police and the woman is rescued. The couple is sent to the hospital.
Sun 3
Taxi Driver Pedestrians in Tuen Mun spot a female taxi driver wearing a motorcycle helmet, bulletproof vest and fingerless gloves, and call the police. The police find that the driver is armed with a BB gun and arrest her. A knife is also found in the car. After an appearance in court she is bailed and barred from driving, pending another hearing in June.
Mon 4
Standing Order A Pacific Coffee Company branch in Prince Edward removes all chairs and tables in its establishment due to a licensing issue. Some customers complain about the lack of seating in the shop, while one man tells reporters that the venue is not as crowded. One customer writes on social media that the new arrangement provides more opportunities to chat to strangers.