Appeal for information on abandoned boy (with photo)
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     Police are anxious to locate the next-of-kin of a boy who was found abandoned in Tsim Sha Tsui today (February 6).

     About 2pm today, Police received a report that a boy was found abandoned inside a park on 22 Austin Road.

     The Chinese boy is about six to eight years old. He is about 1.3 metres tall and 40 kilograms in weight. He has a pointed face with yellow complexion and short black hair. He wore an orange jacket and pink trousers when being found. No identity document was found.

     The boy, sustaining no apparent injuries, was admitted to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for observation.

     Investigation by the District Investigation Team 9 of Yau Tsim District is underway.

     Police urge his relatives or anyone who has information to offer, to contact any police stations or the officers of the District Investigation Team of Yau Tsim District on 3661 9200 or 3661 9225, or email to ip-sip-dit-9-ytdist@police.gov.hk.

Ends/Tuesday, February 6, 2018
Issued at HKT 23:59

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