Police investigate two deaths at Ap Lei Chau flat
SCMP · 1 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
Hong Kong police have opened an investigation after two men were found dead inside a flat at Tung Yip House, Lei Tung Estate, in Ap Lei Chau on Monday. The case came to light at about 2pm after a security guard reported a foul smell coming from the public housing unit, prompting an emergency response
Key Points
- Police said a security guard alerted authorities at around 2pm on Monday after detecting a foul smell from the flat in Tung Yip House
- Rescue personnel forced entry into the Lei Tung Estate unit and found the bodies of two men inside the public housing flat
- Paramedics confirmed both men were dead at the scene after the bodies were discovered in the Ap Lei Chau flat
- Police said one of the deceased men was believed to be in his fifties, while no further identity details were released
- Officers sealed off the flat after the discovery and continued investigating the incident on Monday afternoon
Why It Matters
The police cordon and ongoing investigation mean residents at the estate may see continued official activity around the flat as officers establish what happened. With only limited details released so far, the case remains an active inquiry for authorities