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Chess instructor admits three unlawful-intercourse offences involving girl aged 12, later 13

The charges alleged five acts between December 2024 and April 2025, while two further similar charges were left on file.

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Public Safety & Justice · 4 Sep

Fire at IVE Tsing Yi warehouse prompts evacuation of about 400, with no injuries reported

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Public Safety & Justice · 4 Sep

High Court hears allegations man had sex with younger sister aged seven to 10

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Public Safety & Justice · 4 Sep

Chief Justice praises Li Yi’s contribution to Hong Kong’s common-law system

Speakers at a University of Hong Kong seminar said his judgments contributed to the development of Hong Kong’s legal principles and drew attention in other common-law jurisdictions.

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Public Safety & Justice · 4 Sep

Hong Kong police arrest 269 in anti-fraud operation involving HK$320 million in reported losses

The cases included phishing messages sent through SIM-box devices and suspected use of AI-altered identity documents to open accounts for money laundering.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Sep

Fire at Wong Tai Sin flat sees 20 residents evacuate; no injuries reported

The blaze at Bird Building on Ming Fung Street was extinguished by firefighters, while its cause and the extent of damage remain unclear.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Sep

High Court adjourns 1991 Sham Shui Po murder case over accused’s fitness to stand trial

The defence says 61-year-old Man Wan-yip has lung cancer that has spread to his brain and cannot understand the proceedings or instruct his lawyers.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Sep

Hong Kong police arrest 21 men over online group linked to illegal images

Officers found more than 120 covert-recording videos and over 7,200 images involving non-local children, while investigations into the material’s sources and the number of victims continue.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Sep

Former university administrator jailed 10 months after admitting indecently assaulting boy at tutoring class

The 48-year-old admitted two charges at a retrial after the prosecution successfully appealed the outcome of the original trial.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Sep

Former lawmaker Wong Kam-leung charged with four offences after alleged CUHK collision

The case, involving two parked cars on the Chinese University of Hong Kong campus, is scheduled for a hearing on 9 September.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Sep

Two arrested over alleged fake mainland official phone scams after woman loses HK$500,000

Police said officers prevented a second victim from suffering a financial loss when they arrested one of the suspects in Aberdeen on September 1.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Sep

Mainland traveller arrested at Hong Kong airport after suspected cannabis found in luggage

Reports differ on the traveller’s age, the amount and estimated value of the suspected drugs, and the date of his arrival from Bangkok.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Sep

Woman rescued from sea off Kennedy Town and taken to hospital conscious

Passers-by alerted emergency services after the woman fell into the water off the Sai Wan waterfront at about 11am on September 3.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Sep

Court of Appeal upholds convictions and fines of five 612 Fund trustees

The court ruled that the fund was a society regulated by the Societies Ordinance, while the trustees said they would consult lawyers about seeking leave to appeal to the top court.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Sep

Yuen Long driver pleads guilty to dangerous driving death of 19-year-old pedestrian

Ouyang Shaokuang was remanded in custody after the District Court adjourned sentencing to 17 September 2026 for background and psychiatric reports.