Jobless man denies intent in bus-stop shove trial
SingTao · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago5 MIN
Summary
A 29-year-old unemployed defendant, Tse Chi-hong (謝智康), pleaded not guilty in the District Court to one count of attempting to unlawfully and maliciously cause grievous bodily harm with intent over an incident at a bus stop outside The Latitude in San Po Kong on 14 October 2024. The prosecution says he followed a snooker tournament participant from a billiards hall and shoved him into the roadway as a Route 98C bus was moving off, after becoming upset at what he saw as the victim’s arrogant manner during the match.
Key Points
- The case opened on 7 September 2026 before Acting Judge Wong Nga-yan in the District Court, and the hearing was adjourned to 8 September with the defendant remanded in custody
- Prosecutors said the victim, Chan Ka-kin, had attended a snooker competition with friend Au Tsz-hin at Sun Tin Dei Billiard City in Yue Xiu Plaza, San Po Kong
- The prosecution said Tse, a spectator unknown to the pair, left the venue behind them, followed them to the bus stop outside 638 Prince Edward Road East, and waited there.
- At about 11pm or 11.40pm, after passengers boarded and alighted, a Route 98C bus moved about half a metre before Tse allegedly struck or shoved Chan from behind.
- Chan’s right shoulder hit the front of the bus, and he injured his left wrist while trying to break his fall; on.cc also reported tenderness and abrasions after he was taken to hospital.
Why It Matters
The trial will test how the court assesses intent in a street attack allegation where the prosecution says the defendant deliberately waited for a moment when a bus was already moving. It also turns on the defendant’s alleged cautioned and video-recorded statements, which prosecutors say described following the victim after the match to seek revenge.