Who is Ted Hui? Hong Kong lawmaker arrested for snatching woman’s phone revealed to be family man who blogs about parenting
‘His methods are controversial, but he did not act for his own benefit,’ says Democratic Party colleague Roy Kwong of lawmaker taken in by police on Saturday on suspicion of common assault and dishonest use of computer
A Hong Kong lawmaker arrested for snatching a woman’s phone is a family man who writes a parenting blog in his spare time, one of his party colleagues has revealed.
Democratic Party’s Roy Kwong Chun-yu, who offered immediate support to Ted Hui Chi-fung, said: “His methods are controversial, but he did not act for his own benefit. He may have done wrong, but he is still a friend.”
Later in the evening, police said two more offences, obstructing a public officer in the execution of duty and criminal damage, may also be considered. Hui was then released on bail just after midnight.
Another party colleague, James To Kun-sun, said the 36-year-old should be able to resume his duties after release, as Hui’s act did not warrant a ban from attending Legco meetings.
