Hong Kong police arrest eighth student involved in alleged bullying of 13-year-old boy who refused to buy a HK$700 meal
- Latest arrest comes after a video was leaked online showing a group continuously kicking and hitting the boy in his head and body
- Officers had earlier arrested seven students over two days following the July 27 incident, after the victim reported the case to police
Hong Kong police have arrested eight students in Tuen Mun so far on suspicion of bullying a 13-year-old who refused to buy a HK$700 (US$90) meal.
The latest suspect was a male student who was detained on Wednesday night, the same day a video showing a gang continuously kicking and hitting the boy in his head and body for several minutes was leaked online.
According to Inspector Law Tsz-ying from the anti-triad squad of Tuen Mun district, the alleged bullying happened in Siu Hong Court on July 27. Officers arrested seven students over the following two days after the victim reported the case to police with his parents.
The eight students, aged 13 to 15, were held for assault occasioning actual bodily harm and for blackmail. They were released on bail and must report to police later this month.
“The victim managed to flee and run towards Tsz Tin Tsuen. But the eight guys chased him and beat him again,” the inspector said.
