Man Damages Sign at Lei Cheng Uk Pool
HK01 · 3 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago2 MIN
Summary
A middle-aged man allegedly caused damage outside Lei Cheng Uk Swimming Pool in Sham Shui Po at about 12:42pm on the 13th after learning the pool was closed for its scheduled weekly deep-cleaning and maintenance. Staff said he became agitated after questioning the closure, bent a stainless-steel notice sign and fled, prompting a police report and a criminal damage investigation.
Key Points
- Police said staff at Lei Cheng Uk Swimming Pool, 25 Kwong Lee Road, reported at 12:42pm on the 13th that a man had damaged a notice sign, iron chain or plastic chain barriers, and then left the scene.
- Cleaning contractor foreman Mr Chong said the pool closes every Thursday for major cleaning, while on-site screens and banners also stated Thursday is the regular deep-cleaning day and the pool reopens in the third session.
- Mr Chong said the suspect entered through the rear gate while workers were receiving deliveries, asked why the pool was shut, questioned whether cleaning was supposed to be on Monday, and complained about repeated government works.
- After saying he wanted to complain to the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the man allegedly pushed over traffic cones, damaged a notice sign near the railings, and snapped or bent barrier fittings before running off.
- Witnesses described the suspect as a man in his 50s, wearing a white top and black shorts or black trousers, who ran through Lei Cheng Uk Estate and along Tung Chau Street as a delivery truck sounded its horn.
Why It Matters
The case shows how routine closure arrangements at public sports venues can quickly escalate into frontline staff safety concerns when visitors arrive unaware of cleaning schedules. Police are now tracing the suspect, while the incident may renew attention on how closure notices are displayed and communicated at public pools.