Murder and suicide in Wong Tai Sin
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At 4.06pm, Police received a report that the woman was found collapsed outside a unit of Ching Yuk House, Tsz Ching Estate.
Police officers sped to the scene and found the woman lying unconsciously on the ground. Sustaining injuries on neck and head, she was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 4.46pm.
At 5.47pm, officers found the man hanging himself with an electric wire inside another unit. He was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital in unconscious state and was certified dead at 6.42pm.
Initial investigation revealed that the woman was suspectedly attacked by the man with a sharp-edged object. An axe in suspected connection with the case was seized at scene.
Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the causes of their deaths.
Investigation by the District Crime Squad of Wong Tai Sin District is underway.
Anyone who witnessed the case or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 6185 or 3661 6177.
Ends/Thursday, August 24, 2023
Issued at HKT 12:29
Issued at HKT 12:29
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