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Police investigate after suspected pinhole cameras found in three Sha Tin gym changing rooms

The devices were hidden in false ceilings and wired to lighting circuits; the gym said it was cooperating with investigators.

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Public Safety & Justice · 26 Sep

Man jailed for 54 months after money-laundering conviction

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Public Safety & Justice · 25 Sep

Primary-school teacher jailed for abusing two boys after claiming to offer free tutoring

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Public Safety & Justice · 26 Sep

Woman returns to safety after climbing on Kwai Chung drying rack

The woman was taken to Princess Margaret Hospital for examination after police and rescue personnel attended the afternoon incident.

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Public Safety & Justice · 26 Sep

Man loses more than HK$3 million in fake parcel-refund scam

The victim received a HK$35 compensation payment before scammers sent a fake customer-service website and guided online banking transfers.

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Public Safety & Justice · 26 Sep

Man airlifted after losing consciousness on Crescent Island

The 30-year-old was visiting with 23 others when he became unwell during a Very Hot Weather Warning.

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Public Safety & Justice · 26 Sep

Woman arrested after footage appears to show boy pushed in Wan Chai

The 44-year-old woman was released on bail while police investigate the alleged mistreatment of a child in her care.

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Public Safety & Justice · 26 Sep

Worker suffers serious hand injury while cutting grass at Diamond Hill Cemetery

The woman, in her 40s, was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital after cutting her left index finger with a sickle.

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Public Safety & Justice · 26 Sep

Man seriously injured after falling on Tsuen Wan shopping-centre escalator

The 58-year-old was found unconscious and taken to Yan Chai Hospital as police investigated the cause of the fall.

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Public Safety & Justice · 25 Sep

Couple charged over alleged HK$6 million government-backed loan fraud

Police allege false business records were used to secure the loan before the money was moved into private accounts.

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Public Safety & Justice · 25 Sep

Lorry driver pleads guilty after near miss with three students in Tsuen Wan

The driver crossed a red light on Kwok Shui Road; sentencing was adjourned after the court ordered a community-service report.

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Public Safety & Justice · 25 Sep

Renovation worker goes on trial after alleged smoking dispute ends in fatal assault

The prosecution says CCTV shows continued blows to a bus driver’s head after he had fallen at Amoy Gardens in Kowloon Bay.

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Public Safety & Justice · 25 Sep

Unlicensed driver jailed 42 months over fatal speeding collision in Yuen Long

The 20-year-old admitted seven offences after driving at more than twice the speed limit and leaving the injured cyclist behind.

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Public Safety & Justice · 25 Sep

Police officer faces alternative charge alleging he incited girl under 16

The amended case concerns alleged sexual communications and disclosure of investigation information while he was handling a related inquiry.

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Public Safety & Justice · 25 Sep

Teenager arrested over telephone scams that allegedly cost victims about HK$410,000

Police said two victims, aged 74 and 89, were deceived into handing over supposed bail money in Lei Yue Mun.