61-year-old woman granted bail over alleged zolpidem charge involving girl

C.L.W. did not enter a plea over the alleged 2021 incident at a residential unit in Wan Chai.

By newsdesk · 17 September 2026, 15:07 HKT

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A 61-year-old woman was granted bail after appearing before a magistrates’ court in the Eastern district on a charge alleging that she attempted to administer the sleeping drug zolpidem to a girl. C.L.W. did not enter a plea when the case was heard on 17 September 2026.

The charge alleges that C.L.W. attempted unlawfully and maliciously to administer zolpidem to the girl with the intent to harm, traumatise or annoy her. The alleged incident took place on 28 May 2021 at a unit in The Avenue on Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai.

The case was adjourned to 12 November 2026 for a further hearing.