Nurse bailed over alleged upskirting at Chai Wan Station
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 1 hour ago4 MIN
Summary
A 25-year-old nurse made his first court appearance at Eastern Magistrates’ Courts on Friday over an allegation that he secretly filmed under a woman’s skirt near Exit C of Chai Wan MTR Station on February 6. The case was adjourned to November 5 to allow the defence to obtain documents and legal advice, and the defendant was allowed to remain on bail.
Key Points
- The defendant was identified as 25-year-old Lau Ka-ho (劉嘉豪), who reported his occupation as a nurse, in proceedings at Eastern Magistrates’ Courts
- He was charged with unlawfully recording or observing intimate parts in connection with an incident near Exit C of Chai Wan MTR Station on Chai Wan Road
- The charge alleges he operated a mobile phone on February 6, 2026 to film a woman’s intimate parts from beneath her clothing
- Prosecutors alleged the body part would not otherwise have been visible without operating the device in that manner, and that the act was for a sexual purpose
- Magistrate Cheng Yun-chung adjourned the case to November 5 after an application, pending defence requests for documents and legal advice; bail was continued
Why It Matters
The case will next return to court on November 5, when the defence is expected to be in a position to respond after reviewing the prosecution materials and obtaining legal advice. For Hong Kong commuters, the allegation centres on conduct said to have taken place at a busy MTR station exit, underscoring how such cases are handled through the criminal courts