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Latest news, analysis and opinion on the Hong Kong police force, including crime, justice and protests.
(From left) Lai Ka-ying, Zhang Zhiyuan and Zhu Yangzhu at the mission send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwestern China. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying

Tech chief Sun Dong also says new space manufacturing research centre focusing on AI and 3D printing will be established this year.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest boy, 14, after blade found on Citybus double-decker

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Crime in Hong Kong

Blade concealed between Citybus double-decker seats sparks police probe

Hong Kong courts

Police officer gets 2½ years’ jail for taking HK$1.1 million in cash, gifts

In his mitigation letter, Ho Siu-tung admits to becoming ‘private servant’ of businessman to keep up affluent lifestyle beyond his means.

The court heard that the 40-year-old officer, who has been suspended, was at one point marked for promotion to superintendent. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Cheers, pride as Hong Kong’s first astronaut heads off on mission

Hongkongers celebrate as trailblazer Lai Ka-ying heads to Tiangong space station in Shenzhou-23 spacecraft.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police investigate suspected cat mutilation and poisoning

Hung Hom shop cat dies after owner finds it with tail nearly severed.

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Hong Kong society

‘Let’s give it a try’: motion sickness no barrier for Hong Kong’s first astronaut

Lai Ka-ying says sheer willpower helped her pass parts of the gruelling selection process for China’s Shenzhou-23 mission.

Lai Ka-ying with crew members Zhang Zhiyuan (centre) and Zhu Yangzhu. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Police to investigate suspected airgun damage to window of Yuen Long flat

Woman discovers window damage at flat in Long Ping Estate as councillor flags similar cases.

Crime in Hong Kong

Police probe theft of HK$8 million in luxury wines, other items from seaside home

Source says 53-year-old local businesswoman reported break-in at Mayfair By The Sea after returning from trip to mainland China.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong hardest hit as cross-border scam crackdown uncovers US$752m losses

Police operation across 10 jurisdictions finds city accounts for US$319 million, while one Singaporean firm defrauded of US$36 million.

Evidence seized during the operation. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong police officer guilty of taking bribes worth HK$1.1m to drop case

Suspended chief inspector Ho Siu-tung, 40, succumbed to greed after struggling to maintain family’s affluent lifestyle on monthly income of HK$100,000.

Ho Siu-tung will be sentenced on May 26 at Tsuen Wan Court. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court confiscates HK$674,860 from 3 defendants in terrorism trial

High Court declares money raised by ‘Dragon Slaying Brigade’ constituted terrorist property under ordinance.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police to prosecute 7th suspect in 1999 murder, seeking 8th

Newspaper seller Ho Wai-ha was murdered by assailants for her leading role in standing up to business exploiting fellow vendors.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong man, 38, killed after motorcycle crashes into fallen tree branch

Rider was travelling along Yuen Shin Road in the direction of Sha Tin when incident happened, police say.

A screengrab of footage showing the aftermath of the accident. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong police officer fires service pistol by mistake at Kai Tak headquarters

No injuries reported in incident that occurred when officer was loading her semi-automatic pistol at around 7.10am.

A Hong Kong police officer accidentally fired a single round from her service firearm on Saturday. Photo: Google
Crime in Hong Kong

Former Wang Fuk Court representative and wife held over fraud, money laundering

Man who testified at Tai Po fire inquiry and wife suspected of abusing Covid loan scheme with proceeds later withdrawn and partly transferred.

Hong Kong national security law

3 suspects arrested over military drills appear in court on subversion charges

Wong Kit-lun, Tang Ngai-pok and Chan Hiu-chun charged with conspiracy to subvert state power.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong taxi driver arrested after crash kills woman, badly injures another

Taxi veered onto pedestrian walkway at about 1.50pm on Choi Ha Road near Chun Wah Road before crashing into planter in nearby sitting area.

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The taxi mounted the pavement in Ngau Tau Kok, killing one pedestrian and seriously injuring another. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Man dies after suspected fall from Hong Kong’s Spiral Lookout Tower

Passer-by discovers man lying near the base of 32-metre tower, with victim later pronounced dead at Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 women after sewage-soaked puppy found in bin, put down

Golden Retriever pup, suffering from terminal canine distemper, found in rubbish bin drenched in sewage and chilli oil.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 drivers over alleged truck racing viral video

Dashcam footage shows two trucks cutting lanes amid incessant honking in tunnel believed to be Central Kowloon Bypass.

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Two trucks were seen driving at high speed in the footage believed to be the Central Kowloon Bypass. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Alleged Gundam figurine thief injured after jumping from building in Hong Kong

Police say the man, aged 40, was linked to the theft of 10 boxes of Gundam models from a building in To Kwa Wan.

Police cordon off the scene of the accident. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Police investigate alleged indecent assault of boy, 4, at international school

International Montessori School says currently there is no evidence to suggest risk to other students or involvement of member of school community.

Hong Kong society

Death of elderly pair in Sau Mau Ping flat deemed murder-suicide, police say

Man, 77, who killed his ex-wife before hanging himself, reportedly felt ‘hopeless’ after separation and anguished by son’s suicide in 2018.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong police launch investigation after elderly couple found dead in flat

Bodies of husband, 89, and wife, 87, discovered after security guard reports strange smell coming from To Kwa Wan flat.

Lok Man Sun Chuen. Photo: Google Maps
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt for man over damage to US consulate sign

Officers at scene discover partly dislodged ‘S’ in ‘States’ portion of sign after being contacted by consulate staff.

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Authorities are searching for a suspect in connection with the incident. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police investigate ‘suspicious’ fire after man dies in fall

Elderly woman was also rushed to hospital after heavy smoke inhalation, police say.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong taxi driver arrested for dangerous driving, hitting speeds of 160km/h

Undercover officers intercept driver, 31, after he completed 42km trip from Sai Kung Country Park to border checkpoint in about 30 mins.

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