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25 prosecutions brought over fatal Tai Po renovation-site fire that killed five

The Labour Department said the action followed consultation with the Department of Justice and targets contractors, engineering consultants and individuals.

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Public Safety & Justice · 9 Sep

Five men deny charges as High Court hears allegations involving 14-year-old girl

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Public Safety & Justice · 9 Sep

Hong Kong authorities announce 259 charges over Hung Fuk Court renovation works

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Public Safety & Justice · 9 Sep

Former CCB Asia manager admits accepting US$470,000 in Tether over Vesttoo letters

Lin Jun-hsien admitted one conspiracy charge; a separate false-document conspiracy charge was filed in court, and sentencing was adjourned to September 18, 2026.

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Public Safety & Justice · 9 Sep

Customs arrests seven over suspected counterfeit goods at Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok stalls

The seized goods, including suspected counterfeit Labubu toys, were estimated to be worth about HK$1 million.

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Public Safety & Justice · 9 Sep

Man acquitted of seven charges over alleged sexual acts with sister; prosecution will not appeal

The High Court ruled prosecutors had not proved that he understood the alleged conduct was wrong when it occurred.

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Public Safety & Justice · 9 Sep

Two hikers, including 16-year-old, stung by bees in Sai Kung and taken to hospital

The pair were among an 11-person group, while reports differ over the exact location and how the encounter with the bees began.

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Public Safety & Justice · 9 Sep

Former lawmaker faces four charges over alleged drink-driving incident at CUHK

Huang Kam-fai was granted HK$5,000 cash bail and barred from driving after appearing at Sha Tin Magistrates’ Court.

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Public Safety & Justice · 9 Sep

Fanling crash driver reported dead after Po Wan Road collision; fast lane closed

Reports differ over the driver’s condition after the vehicle struck a roadside barrier near Fung Ying Sin Koon on September 8.

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Public Safety & Justice · 9 Sep

59-year-old man arrested after reported assault on East Rail train in Tai Po

A 20-year-old student reported being touched from behind and finding white transparent liquid on her clothing during a journey from Tai Po Market to Tai Wo on September 7.

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Public Safety & Justice · 8 Sep

Two former AlipayHK employees and their wives charged over alleged hidden conflict in app contract

The four are accused of arranging for a company linked to the employees’ wives to develop a health-services mini-program for AlipayHK.

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Public Safety & Justice · 8 Sep

Police seize 5,960 suspected etomidate cartridges at Lok Ma Chau village house

A 40-year-old local man was arrested after officers found the suspected drugs and manufacturing equipment at a subdivided unit in Liu Pok Tsuen on 7 September.

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Public Safety & Justice · 8 Sep

Hong Kong court to sentence Alliance and three former leaders on Friday

Albert Ho Chun-yan pleaded guilty, while the disbanded Alliance, Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung were convicted after trial in the national security case.

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Public Safety & Justice · 8 Sep

Hong Kong anti-drug operation uncovers 424 cases and seizes 6.1 tonnes of drugs

Operation Fire Array targeted cross-border trafficking through passenger and cargo air routes between May and August, leading to 150 arrests and seizures valued at about HK$1.4 billion.

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Public Safety & Justice · 8 Sep

Queen Mary Hospital student nurse admits dormitory thefts and remains in custody

The 28-year-old admitted two theft charges and three attempted-theft charges involving items taken from two nurses’ lockers, with sentencing set for 23 September 2026.