Hong Kong restaurant firebombed by black-clad attackers, police investigate protests link
- Staff fight flames when two petrol bombs launched into Sham Shui Po restaurant in early hours of Monday
- Detectives look at protests connection after the business was accused last month of harbouring those who allegedly attacked demonstrators
The firebombing of a Hong Kong restaurant has sparked a manhunt for two black-clad men wearing masks as police investigate whether the attack was linked to the protests.
Two petrol bombs were thrown into Spicegirl in Lai Chi Kok Road, Sham Shui Po, soon after 2am on Monday when the eatery was still open, before two assailants fled on foot, leaving staff to tackle the flames.
One of the firebombs exploded and was quickly extinguished by restaurant staff. The other did not go off and was later seized by police. No one was injured in the incident.
Police said the two male attackers were wearing black clothes, masks and hats at the time of the attack.
Officers scouted the area, but no arrests were made. Detectives have checked CCTV footage to gather evidence.