Hong Kong protests: teen who was among 12 fugitives detained in Shenzhen sent to training centre for flight attempt, petrol bomb
- Hoang Lam-phuc is first of 12 Hong Kong fugitives arrested in mainland Chinese waters to plead guilty in relation to flight bid, 2019 protests
- Teen pleaded guilty to throwing petrol bomb at police station in hope of killing officers
Hoang Lam-phuc, 17, was the first of 12 Hong Kong fugitives arrested in mainland Chinese waters last year to admit charges in relation to the unsuccessful flight attempt and the 2019 anti-government protests, sparked by a now-withdrawn extradition bill.
Detention terms in training centres can range from six months to three years, depending on the teenage offender’s performance in custody, where he or she will be taught a trade.
The District Court heard the Vietnam-born defendant had wanted to leave Hong Kong at a time when he was feeling lost and wanted to “reset life”, so he began searching online for means to go to Taiwan.
Prosecutors said the escape plan had been detailed and organised, with the accomplices sharing responsibility for setting up safe houses, buying necessary supplies and funding their trip. Hoang did not contribute, however, and others paid his HK$150,000 (US$19,303) fee.