Assault charges dropped against middle-aged pair over fight on crowded Hong Kong train that resulted in one losing tip of thumb and facial injuries on other
- Prosecutors withdraw charges against clerk Yu Wai-keung, 54, and security guard Tong Kang-choi, 64
- Pair agree to keep the peace in the next 12 months
Two middle-aged men in Hong Kong who had a fight on a crowded train that left one with part of his thumb bitten off and the other with facial injuries had their assault charges dropped on Tuesday.
Prosecutors withdrew charges against clerk Yu Wai-keung, 54, and security guard Tong Kang-choi, 64, after the pair agreed to keep the peace in the next 12 months, or pay HK$1,000 (US$128) for breaching a bind-over order.
West Kowloon Court heard the two men clashed on a Central-bound train during rush hour at about 8.45am on June 21 last year after Tong got on at Prince Edward station and found Yu blocking his way.
At the time, Yu had been standing at the door as he was going to get off at the next station, Mong Kok.
Dissatisfied, Tong complained about Yu’s position and a fight ensued.
Other passengers separated the brawlers after Yu bit off the tip of Tong’s left thumb.