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Defendant Isabel Anonia Barbra Eudora Rose, centre, outside District Court in Wan Chai. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court convicts British woman of blackmailing banker over false rape claim

Judge brands defendant ‘thoroughly dishonest’ for fabricating rape claim to extort compatriot out of £100,000.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong boy, 14, held over online videos, photos depicting abuse of cats

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong government: golf course flats study has ‘no legal effect’ in appeal

Jimmy Lai trial

Ex-Apple Daily executive first to appeal sentence in landmark Hong Kong trial

Fung Wai-kong, former managing editor of Apple Daily’s English edition, filed appeal with Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday.

Apple Daily’s headquarters in Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate. Photo: Sam Tsang
Apple Daily’s headquarters in Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

Mentally ill Hongkonger admits killing mother he mistook for ‘monster lizard’

Man has been under mental healthcare since 2015 for schizophrenia symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions, court told.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong man gets 4 years for fatal fight over bicycle payment

Jury cleared Wong Koon-ming of murder but convicted him of manslaughter following dispute over HK$800 payment in Tin Shui Wai in 2022.

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Accidents and personal safety

6 injured in blast aboard Marine Department vessel in Hong Kong

Preliminary investigation suggests operation of anchor windlass ignited gas leaking from batteries stored in forehold compartment.

The vessel was moored at Stonecutters Island. Photo: Jelly Tse
The vessel was moored at Stonecutters Island. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Man claiming to have Aids arrested after hijacking Hong Kong bus, causing crash

Bus driver reported to police after passengers said suspect smashed rear-right windows with emergency escape hammer.

Crime in Hong Kong

Personal data stolen in ransomware attack on Hong Kong’s Ngong Ping 360 attraction

Company apologises after breach compromises information about staff, annual pass holders, suppliers and tenants at Ngong Ping Village.

Accidents and personal safety

Wild boar put down after 5 hurt as animal roamed MTR station, housing estate

One elderly woman reportedly bitten by animal, three others knocked down and worker injured.

A file photo of a wild boar in Aberdeen Country Park. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong courts

Retiree jailed for 8 months over seditious posts against Hong Kong government

Lam Ming-chung, 68, admits to posting seditious comments, including calling on voters to boycott last year’s Legislative Council election.

A view of the West Kowloon Court building. Photo: Jelly Tse
A view of the West Kowloon Court building. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

South China Morning Post publisher Tammy Tam appointed to Law Reform Commission

Tam succeeds May Chan, news director at Commercial Radio, who completed two three-year terms.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong doctor, clinic operator held over illegal hair transplant procedures

Authorities raid clinic in Cameron Commercial Centre on Hennessy Road after receiving tip-off it is offering cell transplant treatment for hair loss.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong fugitive’s father jailed for trying to cash out her insurance policy

Kwok Yin-sang handed an eight-month sentence as judge rules his dealings with US-based activist Anna Kwok’s assets breached national security law.

Kwok Yin-sang (centre), the father of US-based activist Anna Kwok, was jailed for eight months. Photo: Edmond So
Crime in Hong Kong

Court clears Jimmy Lai of fraud as government slams him for ‘exploiting resources’

Court of Appeal quashes conviction, ruling prosecution failed to prove Lai had made a ‘false representation’ or could be held liable for concealment.

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Jimmy Lai was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison following a landmark national security trial. Photo: Felix Wong
Jimmy Lai was recently sentenced to 20 years in prison following a landmark national security trial. Photo: Felix Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong inspector dies after shooting herself, probe under way

Inspector shot herself inside Kwun Tong Police Station at about 7.45am.

SFC

SFC moves to freeze assets of 3 insider traders who have left Hong Kong

Former HKEX listing division staffer and two relatives used confidential information to trade shares between 2020 and 2025.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong medical officer suspended over indecent assault charge against colleague

Security Bureau has confirmed the suspension of senior officer Alex Wong, who is due in court on charges of indecent assault.

Chief Staff Officer of the Auxiliary Medical Service Alex Wong Ying‑keung has been suspended after being arrested and charged with indecent assault. Photo: SCMP
Chief Staff Officer of the Auxiliary Medical Service Alex Wong Ying‑keung has been suspended after being arrested and charged with indecent assault. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong courts

14 convicted of bribing ESF worker to obtain places at Hong Kong kindergarten

Defendants face prison sentences for offering English Schools Foundation employee up to HK$200,000 in exchange for kindergarten admission.

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Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong court dismisses appeals of 12 activists over landmark subversion case

Court also upholds acquittal of Lawrence Lau Wai-chung, with Department of Justice to consider appealing ruling.

Hong Kong courts

Dad throttled wife, child in rage over trivial quarrels, Hong Kong court hears

49-year-old defendant, who works with Immigration Department, pleads guilty to six counts of common assault.

Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts. Photo: Sun Yeung
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong protests: former young offenders sent on mainland China exchange tours

Head of correctional authorities says expansion of existing scheme aims to boost patriotism and understanding of Chinese culture.

Inmates access computers during a media tour of a Hong Kong prison. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Inmates access computers during a media tour of a Hong Kong prison. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong commentator facing up to 7 years in jail in seditious posts case

Magistrate grants prosecutors’ request to transfer case of Wong Kwok-ngon, known by pen name Wong On-yin, to higher District Court.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong restaurant burgled, HK$800,000 in cash stolen

Police investigating suspected burglary at Chinese restaurant in Sha Tin, with owner speculating that damaged fire safety door was point of entry.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong 47: court dismisses appeals by 12 activists in national security trial

Appellate court also upholds acquittal of barrister Lawrence Lau in the subversion case.

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Police officers stand guard outside West Kowloon Court. Photo: Dickson Lee
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