Man found dead after hanging in Lok Ma Chau village house
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Summary
A 35-year-old male resident was found dead after an apparent hanging in a room of a village house on Castle Peak Road–Mai Po in Lok Ma Chau late on Sunday night. Police said they received a report at 11.08pm from a friend who suspected the man had hanged himself. Rescue personnel took the man down at the scene, but he was certified dead after an examination. Officers found no suicide note, and the case has been classified as a “found dead” case pending a post-mortem to determine the cause of death
Key Points
- Police received a report at 11.08pm on Sunday, October 25, about a male friend suspected of hanging himself in a village house
- The incident happened at a village house on the Mai Po section of Castle Peak Road in Lok Ma Chau
- Rescue workers arrived, took the man down, and he was later certified dead after an on-site examination
- Initial police inquiries indicated the 35-year-old resident, surnamed Sin, used a rope about two metres long in a room
- No suicide note was found at the scene; police said financial distress in recent days may have been a factor
Why It Matters
The case adds to concern over the pressure that financial difficulties can place on individuals and families in Hong Kong. It also underlines the importance of early support and crisis intervention when friends or relatives notice signs of severe distress.
If you are in emotional distress or thinking about self-harm, help is available in Hong Kong through the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong at 2389 2222, Suicide Prevention Services at 2382 0000, the Social Welfare Department at 2343 2255, The Samaritans multilingual hotline at 2896 0000, the Hospital Authority mental health hotline at 2466 7350, Caritas Infiniti at 18288, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals CEASE Crisis Centre at 18281, and the “Shall We Talk” hotline at 18111
If you are in emotional distress or thinking about self-harm, help is available in Hong Kong through the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong at 2389 2222, Suicide Prevention Services at 2382 0000, the Social Welfare Department at 2343 2255, The Samaritans multilingual hotline at 2896 0000, the Hospital Authority mental health hotline at 2466 7350, Caritas Infiniti at 18288, Tung Wah Group of Hospitals CEASE Crisis Centre at 18281, and the “Shall We Talk” hotline at 18111