Death on arrival case in Yuen Long reclassified as murder
Police reclassified a death on arrival case happened in Yuen Long yesterday (July 14) as murder.
At 5.42pm yesterday, Police received a report from a staff member of a residential care home on Long Wo Road that a man had collapsed.
Police officers sped to the scene and found the 54-year-old man lying unconsciously on the ground. Sustaining no superficial injury, he was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital and was certified dead at 6.35pm.
Initial investigation revealed that the deceased allegedly had a dispute with a 50-year-old man, who assaulted him with fists and kicks. Police arrested the 50-year-old man for murder at scene. He is being detained for further enquiries.
Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death of the deceased.
Active investigations by the District Crime Squad of Yuen Long are under way.
Anyone who witnessed the case or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 4640.
London ETO showcases Hong Kong cinema in Copenhagen
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London (London ETO) supported the Denmark Asian Cultural Association (DACA) in presenting the "Copenhagen Hong Kong Focus Film Festival", held in Copenhagen, Denmark from January 8 to 10 (Copenhagen time).
An opening reception was held on January 8, prior to the screening of "Four Trails", marking the launch of the film festival. The event was attended by the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Denmark, Mr Wang Xuefeng, as along with over 50 guests from the local cultural and business sectors.
The Director-General of the London ETO, Miss Fiona Chau, delivered the opening speech virtually. She congratulated the DACA on bringing the best of Hong Kong cinema to audiences in Copenhagen, and holding the film festival for the second year.
Miss Chau said, "The opening film 'Four Trails' is a documentary that not only captures the breathtaking beauty of Hong Kong's natural landscape, but also the indomitable spirit of those who dare to challenge it. With Hong Kong's vision of becoming an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange, the festival showcases the diverse talents of Hong Kong's film industry."
The three-day film festival featured three Hong Kong films: "Four Trails", "My First of May" and "Last Song for You".
London ETO showcases Hong Kong cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
London ETO showcases Hong Kong cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
London ETO showcases Hong Kong cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
