Tuen Mun man, 66, hurt in suspected money dispute
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A 66-year-old man was assaulted at Tai Hing Commercial Centre, 1 Tai Hing Street, Tuen Mun, at 5.47pm on August 19, and suffered a forehead injury. Police said initial inquiries suggested the victim knew the attacker and that the assault happened during a dispute over money.
Key Points
- The victim, aged 66, reported that he was attacked at Tai Hing Commercial Centre in Tuen Mun at about 5.47pm on August 19.
- He sustained an injury to his forehead and was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment after emergency crews arrived
- Police believe the suspect was a man aged about 70 to 80, and Sing Tao reported that he remained at large.
- Initial investigation indicated the two men knew each other and argued over money before the suspect allegedly used his hands to assault the victim.
- The case has been classified as assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and no arrest had been made at the time of the reports
Why It Matters
The case remains under police investigation, with officers still seeking the older male suspect identified in the initial inquiry. For residents and shop users in Tuen Mun, the incident adds to concern over disputes between acquaintances escalating into violence in busy neighbourhood commercial areas.