Murder in Sham Shui Po
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At about 2.55pm, Police received a report from a 57-year-old man that his 40-year-old wife attempted to commit suicide inside a unit in Nam Lok House, Nam Shan Estate.
Police officers sped to the scene and found the 40-year-old woman lying unconsciously inside the unit. Sustaining injuries to her back, she was rushed to Caritas Medical Centre in unconscious state and was certified dead at 3.27pm.
Initial investigation revealed that the 57-year-old man suspected to have assaulted the deceased with a knife. He was arrested for murder, and is being detained for enquiries.
A knife in suspected connection with the case was seized at scene.
Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.
Investigation by the District Crime Squad of Sham Shui Po District is underway.
Ends/Wednesday, November 28, 2018
Issued at HKT 21:33
Issued at HKT 21:33
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