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Danny Mok

Pedestrians subdued a man in Hong Kong after he allegedly tried to rob a woman in the busy Mong Kok shopping district on Tuesday, with police officers finding 21 fake banknotes in his underpants.
The incident took place at about 1.50pm on Nathan Road just after the 64-year-old woman had withdrawn HK$20,000 (US$2,600) in cash from an ATM.
As she walked near the junction with Argyle Street, a man suddenly snatched her bag from behind.
The woman fiercely resisted, with her struggle drawing the attention of nearby pedestrians.

Two bystanders, including an off-duty officer, quickly intervened, overpowering the man and restraining him until police arrived and detained him.
During a search, 21 fake HK$500 banknotes were reportedly found in his underpants.
The suspect claimed he had earlier taken “space oil”, a newly emerging drug, which might have made him dizzy and in need of medical attention.
The woman sustained hand injuries during the struggle. She was taken to hospital for treatment.


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