Man arrested for murder
Police today (February 5) arrested a 62-year-old man at the Hong Kong International Airport for murder.
Investigation revealed that the arrestee was in suspected connection with a murder happened in Sai Kung on August 31, 1989, in which a 25-year-old man died.
The man is being detained for further enquiries.
Concerning the aforementioned case, Police arrested three other men, then aged between 19 and 35, from 1989 to 2000. One of them was convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment by the High Court, while another arrestee was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 8 years’ imprisonment. The remaining one was acquitted.
Active investigation by the Regional Crime Unit of Kowloon East is under way.
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Commissioner of Police visits Thailand
The Commissioner of Police, Mr Chow Yat-ming, led a delegation from the Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) to visit Bangkok, Thailand, from February 3 to 5, to visit various units of the Royal Thai Police with a view to exploring further collaboration in policing and professional training, as well as expressing gratitude to the Thai police for their assistance in two serious cases that occurred in Hong Kong.
Mr Chow paid a courtesy call on the Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, Police General Kittharath Punpetch yesterday (February 4). They exchanged views on issues of mutual concern and discussed ways to enhance police co-operation and intelligence sharing between the two places in order to further combat crime and jointly safeguard public order.
During the meeting, Mr Chow expressed his sincere gratitude to the Thai police for their close co-operation and efficient law enforcement in major cross-border cases, including their assistance to the HKPF in arresting a suspect involved in a 1989 murder case who absconded for years.
Mr Chow also presented letters of appreciation to the Thai police, thanking them for their full support in response to a request from the HKPF regarding a robbery case that occurred in June 2025, which led to the swift arrest of the suspect in Thailand.
During the visit to Thailand, Mr Chow and the delegation toured the Central Investigation Bureau of the Royal Thai Police to learn about its latest policing developments. He shared the HKPF's experience in smart policing, including the effective use of closed-circuit television and drones for crime prevention and investigation. They also visited the Anti-Cyber Scam Centre and the Police Education Bureau to exchange experiences with the Thai police and to explore ways to further strengthen co-operation in combating fraudulent activities, as well as advancing professional development and training in policing.
Mr Chow concluded his visit and returned to Hong Kong today (February 5).
Commissioner of Police visits Thailand Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Police visits Thailand Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Police visits Thailand Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Police visits Thailand Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
Commissioner of Police visits Thailand Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
