Two more men arrested for manslaughter in connection with No. 5 alarm fire in Tai Po
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     Police arrested two more men for manslaughter in Kwun Tong and Sai Kung yesterday (December 1). They were in suspected connection with a No. 5 alarm fire in Tai Po.

     The two arrested men, aged 59 and 66, are the external wall repair subcontractors of the relevant project. One man has been released on bail, while the other arrestee is being detained for further enquiries.

     Concerning the aforementioned case, Police had earlier arrested twelve men and one woman, aged between 40 and 77, for manslaughter. They have been released on bail.

     Active investigation by the Regional Crime Unit of New Territories North is under way.

     Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 5566 0087.

Ends/Tuesday, December 2, 2025
Issued at HKT 21:53

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