Suspect in connection with a murder case returned to Hong Kong
The Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) received a male suspect in connection with a murder case from the Mainland authorities at the Shenzhen Bay Port yesterday (May 16).
The 54-year-old man was in suspected connection with a murder happened in Sham Shui Po on September 22, 1999, in which a 40-year-old woman died.
Police later obtained information about the suspect and learned that he was in the Mainland. Police then sought assistance from the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department. The suspect was subsequently arrested in the Mainland.
The man has been laid a holding charge with one count of murder. The case will be mentioned at Kowloon City Magistrates’ Courts tomorrow (May 18) morning.
The HKPF was grateful for the invaluable assistance rendered by the Guangdong Provincial Public Security Department, the Shenzhen Public Security Bureau and relevant departments, which resulted in the arrest of the suspect. The arrest of the suspect in the Mainland demonstrated the determination of the Police and other different law enforcement agencies in combating crimes jointly and to uphold the rule of law.
Concerning the aforementioned case, Police arrested six other men, then aged between 25 and 40, from 2005 to 2010. Five of them were convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment by the High Court, while another arrestee was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 12 years’ imprisonment.
Active investigation by Regional Crime Unit of Kowloon West is under way.
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SWD commends over 200 foster families for lighting up children's hearts with love
The Social Welfare Department (SWD) held the Foster Families Service Award Presentation Ceremony 2026 today (May 17) to commend over 200 foster families and recognise their years of dedicated contributions and love in caring for foster children, enabling them to grow up in a safe, stable and nurturing family environment.
The SWD's Central Foster Care Unit has long been committed to overseeing and co-ordinating the provision of foster care service by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and is now approaching the significant milestone of its 45th anniversary. Under the theme "On Wings of Love We Soar Above: Towards 45 Flourishing Years", the ceremony was officiated by the Director of Social Welfare, Mr Edward To, with the participation of about 680 guests, including foster parents, foster children and representatives from 11 NGOs providing foster care service. At the ceremony, 22 foster parents received long-service awards for over 25 years of service, two of whom were specifically recognised for serving over 30 years and being role models in lighting up the hearts of countless children with their love; while nearly 180 families received awards for long service periods ranging from five to 20 years.
Addressing the ceremony, Mr To said that foster care service aims at providing family-like care for children whose parents cannot provide proper care for them due to family problems. The children can therefore continue to enjoy family life until they can be reunited with their families or when other long-term welfare plans are arranged for them. Thanks to all foster parents who willingly open their doors to provide care service with love and patience, foster children are able to grow up healthily in a warm and protective family setting.
Mr To further remarked that every foster family itself is a touching storybook - some parents who initially intended to provide short-term emergency care have been serving for over 30 years, rendering protection and shelter to needy children; and there are also parents who strived to provide foster children with a happy childhood despite their own busy schedules, protecting children's well-being with love. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all foster parents for their selfless love that transcends blood ties. Such years-long dedication not only injects warmth and positive energy into children's lives, it also lights up their hearts, empowering them to soar with love.
Mr To also extended sincere thanks to the 11 NGOs operating foster care service for their unwavering support in sustaining the service toward its fruitful 45th anniversary.
With a view to strengthening support for foster care service and encouraging more dedicated individuals to become foster parents, the SWD has implemented a series of enhancement measures in recent years, including the substantial increase of the incentive payment for foster parents starting from April 2024; allocating additional resources to enhance training for foster parents and to provide extra support for foster children with special needs since 2025. Currently, there are about 1 120 foster families in Hong Kong. Members of the public who are interested in joining foster care service are welcome to contact the SWD's Central Foster Care Unit at 2573 2282.
SWD commends over 200 foster families for lighting up children's hearts with love Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SWD commends over 200 foster families for lighting up children's hearts with love Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SWD commends over 200 foster families for lighting up children's hearts with love Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
SWD commends over 200 foster families for lighting up children's hearts with love Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
