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Latest news, analysis and opinion on the Hong Kong police force, including crime, justice and protests.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
The van had been parked near the intersection of Lai Po Road and Lin Cheung Road in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Google Maps
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police officer hurt after being dragged 250 metres by ‘suspicious’ van

Officer on patrol approached van in Cheung Sha Wan after deeming it ‘suspicious’, police say.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 brothers, seize HK$12 million of drug Ice

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police search for trio who assaulted, robbed driver of HK$20,000

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong man arrested after 31 motorbikes damaged in suspected arson case

Motorbikes were parked outside Yung Fung Shee Memorial Centre in Kwun Tong district, with flames also damaging electric vehicle.

Police were notified of the incident at around 5am on Sunday, with firefighters rushing to the scene and putting out the blaze. Photo: Edmond So
Crime in Hong Kong

Man who allegedly pressed emergency door release on Hong Kong bus arrested

Online footage shows a man on road pressing emergency door release of bus and verbally abusing the driver.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Crime in Hong Kong: Post looks back on 2024’s biggest arrests, scams and heists

City witnessed string of incidents that shocked the public, from the emergence of a new narcotic to a HK$200 million deepfake scam.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Scammers sending emails impersonating Hong Kong police chief

Emails bearing city’s emblem and police logo claim recipient has been issued with court order after visiting child porn websites.

The force has said in a social media post the scammers were sending out emails claiming to be from Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu Chak-yee, the “director general” of a non-existent “Cyber Crime Coordination Centre”. Photo: Shutterstock
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Editorial | Hong Kong police drones expected to meet high standards

Privacy issues need to be addressed as the Hong Kong force seeks to make greater use of the unmanned aircraft.

Crime in Hong Kong

Probe launched after 2 dead puppies found on Hong Kong shopping centre roof

Case has been classified as animal cruelty and no arrests have been made yet, police say.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 25 people in crackdown on illegal street racing

Police are ramping up enforcement ahead of Christmas to protect public safety.

Police have arrested 25 people in a crackdown on illegal street racing. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man in connection with 6 burglaries in Sha Tin

Arrest follows reports from schools of burglaries last week, as officers also connect man to other cases, with losses reaching HK$25,000.

Police display items seized as evidence in the burglaries. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

154 arrested in Hong Kong as police crack down on internet, phone scammers

The 214 victims, aged between 17 and 78, suffered losses of HK$289 million, police say.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 39 who allegedly staged accidents to claim funds

Suspects faked 33 traffic accidents to fraudulently claim around HK$2 million from government’s Traffic Accident Victims Assistance Scheme.

Crime in Hong Kong

4 arrested in Hong Kong after victims lose HK$1 million in ‘blessing scams’

Scammers approached elderly victims on streets and took them to see ‘miracle doctor’ to perform rituals, police say.

Police display evidence seized during their investigation into the scams. Photo: Handout
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Ex-Hong Kong beauty queen fears for third pet dog after 2 die by poisoning

Lisa-Marie Tse revealed her two other dogs had died earlier this week after eating poison-laced meat left on a road.

Miss Hong Kong 2020 winner Lisa-Marie Tse with her dog Leo. The animal was taken to the vet after licking poisoned meat. Photo: Instagram/lisamarie_tse
Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park holds counterterrorism drill with 400 officers

‘Prevention is very important,’ says Peter Leung of Interdepartmental Counterterrorism Unit on simulated attack at 5,000-seat sports ground.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police to put up nearly 6,400 more surveillance cameras over 3 years

Police say 612 cameras already installed under scheme’s first phase have helped to crack 97 cases so far, ranging from murder to assault.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong parents can now check if self-employed tutors have sex offence record

Scheme expands to include parents as category of employer to voluntarily conduct checks on self-employed tutors and coaches.

The checks cover the hiring of individuals in positions involving children or mentally disabled people. Photo: Shutterstock
Crime in Hong Kong

Panda poachers? Hong Kong police arrest visitor over theft of bear installation

Surveillance footage shows model pandas being taken from public installation, as officers still on hunt for second suspect.

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Hong Kong

‘Feel the impact’: Hong Kong police show off pistol practice to lure recruits

Inaugural firing range show a highlight at recruitment event, as force tries to fill 6,612 vacancies.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkonger arrested in connection with 30 cases of car theft and break-ins

Police say man used master key and emergency window breaker, with HK$66,000 worth of valuables stolen.

Master keys gathered as evidence in the cases. Photo: Hong Kong Police
Hong Kong

Hong Kong police consider using drones for patrols as rules are reviewed

Security chief lays out plans for greater drone use among disciplined services and addresses lawmaker’s privacy concerns in Legco.

Police demonstrate the use of drones at Sheung Sze Wan Road in Sai Kung in July. Photo: May Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police look into claims school owes parents HK$5.8 million

Lawmaker says Han Academy is HK$100 million in debt, as school told to halt capital levy charges on parents.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong police officer cleared of misconduct over HK$46,000 overtime pay claim

Court acquits retired chief inspector Kelvin Ip, 58, on misconduct and corruption charges.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong van driver dies after passing out behind the wheel and striking kerb

Police say victim is believed to have collapsed while approaching Shing Mun Tunnel, striking kerb and wall after losing control of van.

The man was travelling towards Shing Mun Tunnel when he reportedly passed out at the wheel. Photo: Google Maps
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man for allegedly shooting birds with airgun

Officers detain 62-year-old on suspicion of animal cruelty and possession of imitation firearm; video shows a man shooting from flat window.

A video posted online shows a man peeking through the curtains of a window of a flat and holding what appears to be an airgun. Photo: Facebook
Hong Kong

Elderly Pakistani missing for 6 days found dead near Hong Kong road

Body found next to lamp post close to a hill along Tuen Mun Road; source says man had dementia, diabetes and heart disease.

Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai tells court he could have fled Hong Kong in 2020 but chose to stay

Ex-media boss gave an interview right after the enactment of security law, saying that he would fight for democracy in a ‘different way’.

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