Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Wounding case in Tuen Mun reclassified as manslaughter
At around 7.50pm on October 15, Police received a report that a man was found unconscious after being assaulted on Kin Wing Street, Tuen Mun.
Police officers sped to the scene and found a 73-year-old man lying on the ground. Sustaining no superficial injury, he was rushed to Tuen Mun Hospital in unconscious state for treatment. After initial investigation, Police arrested an 83-year-old man at scene for assault.
Police laid a holding charge of wounding against the 83-year-old man. The case was mentioned at Tuen Mun Magistrates’ Courts on October 17.
Upon further investigation, Police reclassified the case as manslaughter. An amended charge of manslaughter will be laid against the 83-year-old man.Issued at HKT 15:11
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