4 remanded in custody in connection with suspected murder of Hong Kong woman in New Territories
- Jobless man suspected of killing girlfriend appears in Tuen Mun Court, alongside three flatmates who allegedly helped dispose of body
- Magistrate Jeffrey Sze grants prosecution eight-week adjournment to allow police more time to investigate
A jobless man accused of killing his girlfriend in a New Territories village in Hong Kong has been remanded in custody alongside three others who allegedly aided him in disposing of the quilt-wrapped body.
Sporting a blue mask and football jersey, Ng Ka-sing appeared before Tuen Mun Court on Monday morning to face a count of murder.
When asked by a court officer whether he was aware of the allegation laid against him, the 25-year-old nodded and said: “Yes, I understand.”
Hong Kong police arrest 3 more over alleged murder in Tin Shui Wai
Ng’s three flatmates also appeared before the court, with each being charged with a count of preventing the lawful burial of a body. The trio consisted of warehouse worker Chan Wing-hong, 27; delivery worker Tsoi Chi-long, 31; and Tsoi’s wife, jobless Cheng Pui-man, 28.
The prosecution alleged Ng had killed his partner, Yip Tsz-ching, at a 700 sq ft residence in Galore Garden on Tin Ha Road in Tin Shui Wai between last Thursday and Friday, while his three flatmates were suspected of helping to dispose of the body.
A passer-by spotted Ng on Friday morning dragging a wheel board loaded with Yip’s body 500 metres away from the village house and reported the case to police.
The prosecution asked for an eight-week adjournment to allow officers more time to investigate, adding that Chan could face further charges for his role in the incident.
Magistrate Jeffrey Sze Cho-yiu granted the request before refusing bail to Ng’s flatmates. The trio reserved their right to renew their applications on May 10.
Ng did not ask for bail as murder suspects could only apply for temporary release when appearing before a High Court judge.
The four suspects will return to the same court on June 27.
Murder is punishable by life imprisonment, while preventing the lawful burial of a body carries a maximum jail sentence of seven years.
