Murder in Mong Kok
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     Police are investigating a murder case in Mong Kok in the small hours today (May 27) in which a 46-year-old man died.

     At about 0.30am today, Police received a report that someone was shouting for help at a flat on 299 Portland Street in Mong Kok.

     Police officers sped to the scene and found the 46-year-old man lying unconsciously on the floor and a 59-year-old woman with head injuries.

     Sustaining multiple stab wounds, the man was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 1.47am. The woman was sent to Kwong Wah Hospital in conscious state.

     Initial investigation revealed that the deceased and the woman had been attacked by several men with knives respectively. The suspects then left.

     A knife case 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.

     Active investigation by the Regional Crime Unit of Kowloon West is underway.

     Anyone who witnessed the case or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 8251.
 

Ends/Friday, May 27, 2022
Issued at HKT 18:15

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