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An officer has been removed from duties after apparently swearing at a passer-by using a patrol car loudspeaker. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong police officer removed from duties after swearing at passer-by

Online video shows officer apparently using patrol car loudspeaker to shout abusive words at passer-by at Cho Yiu Chuen estate.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong officers lose appeal over framing homeless man and covering up evidence

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong mechanic dies after being crushed under bus

Crime in Hong Kong

4 boys arrested over wet tissue ball, water assaults on pedestrians in Tsuen Wan

Boys, aged 12 to 14, held after videos of incidents circulated on social media, police say.

The incidents occurred along the waterfront and in a public park in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong trader held after unauthorised investments spark HK$150m brokerage loss

Source says suspect is 26-year-old investment manager at Central firm who worked as trader for about six months.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong student, 19, charged over bomb hoax at exams authority building

Liu Yuet-lam, 19, granted HK$2,000 cash bail after earlier claiming that explosives had been planted at the authority’s premises in Lai King.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 61 in crackdown on phone scams as cases surge 46%

Operation smashes 54 cases mostly involving ‘guess who I am’ scams, with losses of over HK$31 million.

Chief Inspector Ho Ming-wai (right) says 3,766 phone scam cases were recorded from January to May this year. Photo: Karma Lo
Crime in Hong Kong

Boy, 14, arrested after allegedly knocking classmate unconscious

Police arrest teenager on suspicion of wounding after preliminary investigations suggest suspect pushed victim in classroom.

Hong Kong courts

Senior Hong Kong policeman convicted of molesting clerk 3 times at headquarters

Senior Superintendent Ian Chow found guilty of touching woman on three occasions, including during work party in front of witnesses.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong police arrest 5 over national security after raiding 2 bookstores

Have a Nice Stay bookshop in Prince Edward and Greenfield Book Store in Mong Kok targeted by national security police.

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Have a Nice Stay had announced on Tuesday that would cease operations on August 30. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong police officer gets nearly 2 years for upskirt filming, gun grab

Constable Ko Chun-chung, 40, admitted thrill of breaking the law drove him to commit offence against the woman on January 15, 2025.

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The court sentenced Ko Chun-chung to six weeks’ imprisonment for voyeurism and 20 months for the firearm offence before ordering a partially consecutive sentence, for a total of 20 months and four weeks. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

65 arrested as Hong Kong police raid unlicensed nightclubs, gambling dens

Illicit drugs worth HK$190,000 seized during raids on 10 venues across Hung Hom, Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok and Sham Shui Po.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 9 in crackdown on dangerous driving

Eight men and a woman aged between 37 and 62 arrested, including two people wanted for previous offences.

Crime in Hong Kong

65 arrested in Hong Kong crackdown targeting illicit triad-linked income sources

Officers raided five gambling dens, four brothels and shut down illegal petrol station in two-day operation.

Police say 54 suspects were involved in operating, managing and taking part in illegal gambling. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong police chief defends plan to deny pay rises to bottom 5% of performers

Commissioner of Police Joe Chow pledges more communication on new policy as officers warn of ‘shoe-shining culture’.

Police officers take part in a parade. The Junior Police Officers’ Association has said the new appraisal system is unfair. Photo: Felix Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

8 Hong Kong teens arrested over taking cash from gang to splash paint on doors

Police say crime syndicate used popular social media platforms and messaging apps to recruit teenagers into intimidating debtors.

Crime in Hong Kong

Woman charged with murder after shoving match on minibus escalates into fatal brawl

Two female passengers scuffle aboard Aberdeen minibus and continue to fight after alighting, with suspect accused of strangling victim.

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Accidents and personal safety

Minibus driver arrested for allegedly knocking down elderly pedestrian

Driver, 74, was travelling on Hing Fong Road towards Kwai Fong on Tuesday morning when his vehicle struck 90-year-old resident, police say.

The 90-year-old victim was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung. Photo: Felix Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 13 in drink and drug driving crackdown during World Cup

Operation ‘Quickchaser’ nets 13 suspects aged 17 to 62 for drug-related offences across major Kowloon East roads.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police seize HK$120m of cocaine hidden in 3-tonne metal containers

Officers raid Yuen Long warehouse and arrest three men cutting open containers with tools.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Beyond The Killer: why Law with Two Phases is Danny Lee’s best police film

Danny Lee’s nuanced role in Law with Two Phases redefined Hong Kong police dramas, showcasing gritty realism and complex character arcs.

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Eddie Chan (left) and Danny Lee in a still from Law with Two Phases (1984). Lee put in his most nuanced performance in the film, which he also directed.
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest driver after high-speed chase ends in 5-vehicle crash

Suspect flees stop, leads police through Aberdeen Tunnel before crashing into taxi, truck and three cars on Canal Road Flyover, leaving one injured.

Police detain a suspect on the Canal Road Flyover after a high-speed chase ended in a multi-vehicle crash. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong courts

Ex-prosecutor loses court challenge over sacking for emails flouting neutrality

Court rules civil service had grounds to dismiss him over remarks questioning police integrity and inviting coworkers to 2020 Tiananmen Square vigil.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong cocaine haul hits 361kg in days after police raid another yacht

Narcotics bureau officers raid 20-foot yacht moored near boats targeted in earlier operation and arrest woman.

Crime in Hong Kong

78 arrested as Hong Kong police bust HK$5 million online shopping scams

60 per cent of 165 cases linked to seven local suspects, one victim loses HK$1.2 million while seeking cheaper medicine.

Police urge the public to shop with reputable online sellers. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong physiotherapist loses HK$5m in scam involving ‘beautiful assistant’

Facebook ad redirected victim to WhatsApp chat with scammer who pushed fake ‘SecuG Pro’ investment app and solicited transfers.

The victim had communicated with scammer using a WhatsApp profile featuring a professionally dressed woman. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong courts

Police officer admits taking upskirt footage and trying to grab colleague’s gun

Ko Chun-chung, 40, pleads guilty to recording woman after following her up an escalator at Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station.

Crime in Hong Kong

3 held as Hong Kong police seize HK$180m of suspected cocaine at typhoon shelter

Mastermind and two key syndicate members are arrested in city’s largest drug bust in 12 months.

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