Two Hurt in Yau Ma Tei Fake Note Dispute
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Summary
A suspected counterfeit-note incident at a grocery store in Yau Ma Tei escalated into a physical fight on Monday afternoon, leaving both the customer and the shop operator injured. Police were called to the ground-floor shop at 16 Pitt Street at 1:05pm on September 21, and both men were sent to hospital while officers investigated how the confrontation unfolded.
Key Points
- The incident happened at about 1:05pm on September 21 at a grocery store on the ground floor of Fu Wing Building, 16 Pitt Street, Yau Ma Tei.
- A man had entered the shop to buy a drink, and the store operator suspected he used a counterfeit banknote when making payment.
- The two men argued and then fought, with Sing Tao reporting the suspected passer of the fake note was struck with an iron rod.
- Both men were injured but remained conscious; the customer suffered a head wound, while the shop operator reported an injury to the neck area.
- Images from the scene showed blood on the operator’s clothing and goods scattered inside the shop, suggesting items were knocked over during the struggle
Why It Matters
Police said the cause of the incident remained under investigation, and Sing Tao reported the case was initially classified as “suspicious person found”. For Hong Kong readers, the case draws attention to the risks shop staff face when suspected counterfeit-note disputes suddenly turn violent.