Hong Kong policing academy targets about 1,000 officers a year
About 200 of the annual trainees are expected to come from overseas, with more than 20 international programmes and forums planned by the end of 2027.
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Teacher convicted of four sexual offences against 14-year-old pupil
He was remanded pending a December 15 mitigation hearing, with reports on the pupil and teacher requested.
Police say man lost more than HK$8m in online romance scam
The requests included dance-competition votes, membership fees and charges for an asset review and administration, police said.
Former lawmaker William Wong admits four driving offences
The prosecution changed a dangerous-driving charge to careless driving; sentencing is due on 26 November.
Murder-trial witness explains purchases for father’s village home
He said he had never seen the silver machine in the rented unit, and described ties, ropes and household supplies bought for his father.
Ruling delayed after doctor seeks new lawyer in vaccine-certificate case
The 66-year-old faces charges over more than 12,000 certificates and alleged money laundering alongside her husband.
At least five people reported unwell after Reclamation Street flat fire
A girl was woken by knocking and alerted her sister, who got their brother; the three escaped with their cat.
Two defendants’ charges withdrawn, third faces conspiracy to defraud
The amended charge alleges false claims about a degree and a job; the case returns to court on 10 December.
Housing officer gets 120 hours’ community service over false approval claims
She told a tenant’s daughter and a non-governmental organisation that their applications had been approved, although neither had been submitted for approval.
CLP confirms smart-meter inspection notice is genuine
The card is issued when an inspection could not be completed and asks customers to arrange another appointment, the utility told HK01.
Fire burns parcels beneath Tseung Kwan O footbridge
Residents say the site has been used for morning parcel sorting for years, raising safety and hygiene concerns for nearby homes and pedestrians.
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