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Police are offering a reward of $300,000 for information leading to the detection of a case of arson and murder in Sham Shui Po last September.

At about 4.30 am on September 30, a fire broke out inside a flat at 162-166 Cheung Sha Wan Road, injuring two persons.

Of them, a man called Leung Shiu-yee was severely injured and eventually died on October 2.

Suspicious circumstances were detected in the case.

Anyone who has information on the case is urged to report to any Police officer or Police Station, write to General Post Office Box No.999, or send information to Crime Information Faxline at 2520 2828 or by e-mail to crimeinf@police.gcn.gov.hk.

The reward, which is valid until July 2, 2000, will be paid in full or pro-rata to any person, or apportioned among persons, giving information leading to the arrest and satisfactory prosecution of the culprit.

Police Report No.4

Issued by PPRB

End/1425 hours, Saturday, March 4, 2000 (WN/AI)

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