Man Arrested Over Damage to KMB Screen
HK01 · 1 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago1 MIN
Summary
Police said a 43-year-old local man surnamed Fung was arrested in Sha Tin on Tuesday, August 11, in connection with a criminal damage case in Mong Kok involving damage to a KMB “big screen”. He is being detained for investigation and will later be formally charged with a related offence.
Key Points
- Mong Kok district crime officers said they carried out an in-depth investigation after the incident and identified a male suspect.
- Police reviewed a large amount of nearby CCTV footage, including cameras installed under the Sharp Eye Scheme, during the investigation.
- Officers arrested the 43-year-old local man, surnamed Fung, in Sha Tin on Tuesday, August 11, on suspicion of criminal damage.
- The arrested man is being held for investigation and will later be charged with a related offence, according to police.
- The case has been handed to Investigation Team 5 of the Mong Kok district crime squad for follow-up inquiries.
Why It Matters
Police said they strongly condemn conduct that affects and disregards public safety, deliberately disrupts public transport operations, and obstructs other passengers. Under Hong Kong’s Crimes Ordinance, Chapter 200, destroying or damaging another person’s lawful property without lawful excuse is an offence punishable by up to 10 years’ imprisonment upon conviction.