Wounding case in Tuen Mun reclassified as manslaughter
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At around 7.50pm on October 15, Police received a report that a man was found unconscious after being assaulted on Kin Wing Street, Tuen Mun.
Police officers sped to the scene and found a 73-year-old man lying on the ground. Sustaining no superficial injury, he was rushed to Tuen Mun Hospital in unconscious state for treatment. After initial investigation, Police arrested an 83-year-old man at scene for assault.
Police laid a holding charge of wounding against the 83-year-old man. The case was mentioned at Tuen Mun Magistrates’ Courts on October 17.
The 73-year-old man was certified dead at 7.11pm yesterday.
Upon further investigation, Police reclassified the case as manslaughter. An amended charge of manslaughter will be laid against the 83-year-old man.
Active investigation by the District Crime Squad of Tuen Mun is underway.
Ends/Sunday, November 16, 2025
Issued at HKT 15:11
Issued at HKT 15:11
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