Two injured in Sham Shui Po alley theft probe
On.cc · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A man and a father were injured in an early-morning confrontation near the rear alley of 220-222 Ki Lung Street in Sham Shui Po on 1 October, and both were sent to hospital conscious for treatment. Police are investigating conflicting initial accounts, with one report describing a suspected theft stopped by a father and son, while another said officers found the three men knew each other and may have been arguing before a fight broke out.
Key Points
- Police received a report at about 1am to 1.54am on 1 October concerning suspicious activity near the back stairs and rear alley of 220-222 Ki Lung Street.
- One account said a resident monitoring security cameras saw three suspicious men, including one holding an iron stylus-like tool, and suspected an attempted burglary
- Sing Tao reported that a man of about 60 entered the rear alley and was suspected of stealing property before a father and son stepped forward to stop him
- Officers intercepted a father, his son and another man at the scene; according to on.cc, all three said they knew each other
- The father and the other man were both hurt in the scuffle and were taken to hospital conscious, while police sealed off the alley to gather evidence.
Why It Matters
The case remains fluid because the two reports point to different possible origins: a suspected theft or a dispute among acquaintances that turned violent. For nearby residents, the investigation will determine whether the incident was an opportunistic crime in a back alley or a personal conflict that happened to unfold there.