Mother arrested after girl reportedly left alone overnight

Her grandfather found her alone in Lai Pak House on the morning of 8 November; she was taken to hospital for examination.

By newsdesk · 8 November 2026, 15:11 HKT

Reporting: Star Headline · HK01

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A girl was reportedly left alone overnight at Lai Tsui Court in Cheung Sha Wan. Police arrested her mother on suspicion of ill-treating or neglecting a child in her care.

Her grandfather found her alone in a flat in Lai Pak House on the morning of 8 November and reported it to police at 10.27am.

The girl was taken by ambulance to Caritas Medical Centre for examination.