Pakistani man injured in Kowloon robbery ambush
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A 50-year-old Pakistani man was injured in an alleged knife-point robbery during a goods handover in the early hours of August 26 in Kowloon. Police said the victim was apparently led to a nearby flat by a woman before three men attacked him and stole cash, a mobile phone, bank cards and other property.
Key Points
- The incident was reported at the junction of Ma Tau Wai Road and Sheung Heung Road in To Kwa Wan shortly after midnight on August 26
- The victim said he was handling a handover of clothing and other goods with a woman before being taken to a nearby unit
- Inside or near that unit, three men allegedly assaulted him with their hands and a knife, injuring his limbs and back.
- The robbers allegedly took money through a bank transfer and also stole a bag containing a mobile phone, cash and bank cards
- The woman and the three male suspects fled afterward, and Kowloon City District Crime Squad has taken over the robbery investigation
Why It Matters
The case remains under investigation and no arrests had been announced as of the latest reports, leaving open questions about how the suspects arranged the handover and escape. For Hong Kong readers, the incident is a reminder of the risks tied to late-night private transactions involving goods and cash or digital payments.