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Murder and suicide in Sham Shui Po
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     Police are investigating a murder and suicide case in Sham Shui Po today (November 15) in which a 54-year-old man and his 50-year-old girlfriend died.

     About 12.50pm, Police received a report from a resident that a man was suspected to have fallen from height at Fu Ying House, Fu Cheong Estate. Police also received a report from a 23-year-old man that he found his mother lying unconsciously in a unit in Fu Ying House with chop wounds on her body.

     Police officers sped to the scene and found the 54-year-old man lying on the platform. He was certified dead at scene. The 50-year-old woman in the unit sustained multiple serious injuries and was rushed to Caritas Medical Centre for treatment in unconscious state. She was later certified dead at 1.56pm.

     Initial investigation revealed that the man attacked his girlfriend in the unit before jumping down from the unit.

     A knife in suspected connection with the case was found inside the unit.

     Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of their deaths.

     Active investigation by the District Crime Squad of Sham Shui Po District is under way.

     Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 9817.
 
Ends/Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Issued at HKT 21:01
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