Murder in Sheung Shui
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At 11.47am today, Police received a report that a man was being attacked at a shop on Ming Yin Road.
Police officers sped to the scene and found the 57-year-old man lying unconscious on the ground. Sustaining multiple stab wounds, he was rushed to North District Hospital and was certified dead at 12.32pm.
Initial investigation revealed that the deceased had been attacked by five men with beef knives. The suspects then left.
Face masks and gloves in suspected connection with the case were seized at scene.
Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.
Active investigation by the Regional Crime Unit of New Territories North is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the case or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 3360.
Ends/Tuesday, December 22, 2020
Issued at HKT 23:23
Issued at HKT 23:23
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