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Hong Kong police investigate ‘suspicious’ fire after man dies in fall
Elderly woman was also rushed to hospital after heavy smoke inhalation, police say.
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong taxi driver arrested for dangerous driving, hitting speeds of 160km/h
2 hours ago
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong seizes HK$16 million of counterfeit goods in joint cross-border operation
3 hours ago
Crime in Hong Kong
Man arrested in Hong Kong after police seize HK$800,000 of suspected heroin
Suspect, 44, held in Tuen Mun operation for allegedly trafficking in dangerous drugs, police say.
2 hours ago
Police seized 1.3kg of drugs during the operation. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong courts
Former executive of Hong Kong’s insurance regulator acquitted of misconduct
Anti-corruption agency had alleged that Carol Hui coerced insurer Prudential into hiring her daughter-in-law.
30 Apr 2026 - 7:36PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest man after attempted armed bank robbery in Causeway Bay
Suspect, 60, held after attempted robbery in which he demanded HK$100,000 while claiming to have a knife, before staff triggered the alarm.
30 Apr 2026 - 10:11PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po fire probe: URA’s Smart Tender system creates ‘false sense of security’
URA director says independent consultants it hires cannot intervene if contractors collude to recommend unnecessary renovation works.
30 Apr 2026 - 5:00PM
Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Law Society closes firm linked to crash-for-cash scam
Society’s council intervenes in the practice of Raymond Lam & Associates, which will cease operations with immediate effect.
29 Apr 2026 - 8:13PM
Hong Kong courts
2 months’ jail for security guard who shared post urging Legco poll boycott
Magistrate reduces Wong Wah-kwong’s sentence by a third after 63-year-old pleads guilty to inciting others to avoid voting in last year’s election.
29 Apr 2026 - 11:41PM
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong cook jailed for 18 years for ‘evil’ sexual abuse of daughter
Court says deterrent sentence needed to reflect society’s abhorrence of crimes committed against the girl from age 11 to 18.
29 Apr 2026 - 8:17PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Helper arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly putting 2 young boys in dog cage
Mother alleges helper confined boys, aged two and three, in a cage in flat.
28 Apr 2026 - 11:14PM
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The offence is alleged to have occurred at a flat at Grand Horizon in Tsing Yi. Photo: Google Maps
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest man after fire inside sports store injures staff member
Kowloon Bay Decathlon store worker burns hands tackling fire set by suspect who fled but was arrested within hours.
28 Apr 2026 - 8:48PM
Hong Kong courts
Homeowner at Redhill Peninsula fined nearly HK$1 million for illegal structures
Court says defendant showed ‘total disregard for law and safety’ by failing to remove illegal works despite authorities issuing order two years ago.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:50PM
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Hong Kong’s ICAC charges police superintendent over HK$1 million bribe, misconduct
Anti-corruption watchdog charges officer, girlfriend and brother over alleged bribe, leaked police information and attempt to pervert justice.
28 Apr 2026 - 10:33PM
Hong Kong courts
Brokerage clerk admits helping syndicate defraud employer of HK$31 million
Wong Pui-shan approved withdrawals from company accounts after being contacted by man claiming she was subject of Beijing national security office probe.
28 Apr 2026 - 4:15PM
Hong Kong’s High Court building in Admiralty. Photo: Sun Yeung
Crime in Hong Kong
2 tourists held after hotpot night turns violent at Hong Kong serviced apartment
Insider says police were alerted after dispute over ‘trivial matters’ between Malaysian man and mainland Chinese woman escalated into a brawl.
28 Apr 2026 - 6:28PM
Hong Kong protests
Bureau defends Hins Cheung mentor role after mainland China online backlash
Internet users in mainland China slam move to make Cantopop singer mentor in project to rehabilitate young protesters.
27 Apr 2026 - 9:40PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest 9 men in joint Asia-wide crackdown on child pornography
Suspects aged between 18 and 61 held in the city as part of coordinated operation involving seven jurisdictions and more than 300 arrests.
27 Apr 2026 - 10:44PM
Hong Kong police seized 12 computers and external storage devices, along with eight mobile phones, uncovering more than 200 illicit images and videos. Photo: Shutterstock
Crime in Hong Kong
Prison officer admits brutal assault on inmate after baby powder bingo game
Tam Lik-chung, 33, repeatedly thrust a stick into the victim’s rectum for about 30 seconds in a prison stairwell.
27 Apr 2026 - 6:42PM
Crime in Hong Kong
14 minors among 120 people arrested in operation targeting online sales of drugs
Hong Kong police seize 53.7kg of dangerous drugs and Part 1 poisons worth HK$26 million during month-long operation.
27 Apr 2026 - 6:29PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong urged to clarify consent in reforms to close sexual offence loopholes
Experts and survivor call for statutory consent definition to ensure clarity, fairness and stronger protection for victims.
26 Apr 2026 - 9:34PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest 2 men over thefts targeting homeless people
Pair allegedly stole personal belongings such as cash, mobile phones, Octopus and bank cards, and identity documents.
25 Apr 2026 - 8:04PM
The two men are set to appear at Kowloon City Court on Monday. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society
What smokers need to know about Hong Kong’s new e-cigarette ban
From April 30, anyone found carrying small amount of alternative tobacco products in public for non-commercial purposes will have to pay HK$3,000.
25 Apr 2026 - 7:15PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police bust motorcycle theft syndicate, arrest 5 over 14 cases
The force says gang members split roles, from lookout to hot-wiring and delivery to buyers.
25 Apr 2026 - 4:33PM
Crime in Hong Kong
‘Toughest stance’: Hong Kong launches 18 operations against illegal fuel stations
Customs chief Chan Tsz-tat says the practice has become increasingly common in urban areas.
25 Apr 2026 - 4:12PM
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