Police subdue, arrest suspected drug trafficker after 2 officers attacked during identity check in Hong Kong
- Man, 29, was spotted acting suspiciously in Sheung Wan and ran off as officers approached him
- Alleged assault took place after suspect was intercepted near a sitting-out area at the junction of Cleverly Street and Burd Street at 12.47am
Police subdued and arrested a suspected drug trafficker after two officers were attacked during a late night identity check in Hong Kong.
The alleged assault took place near a sitting-out area at the junction of Cleverly Street and Burd Street in Sheung Wan at 12.47am on Tuesday, according to police.
The 29-year-old Colombian man was found to be acting suspiciously nearby and ran off as officers approached him for a stop and search. Officers then gave chase.
Intercepted near the sitting-out area, the man allegedly punched two pursuing officers but was eventually overpowered and subdued.
“Officers found a small quantity of suspected cocaine and ketamine on the man,” police said.
The two policemen were injured and taken to Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam for treatment.
The suspect holds a recognisance form, a temporary identification document that permits the bearer to remain in the city but not work.