Man injured, robbed after Tsim Sha Tsui dispute
SingTao · 2 SOURCES1 day ago1 MIN
Summary
A man was injured in an alleged attack at a unit in Wah Yuen Building on Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui on Wednesday morning, before reporting that his wallet and mobile phone were taken. He later went downstairs to seek help and was taken to hospital conscious, while police began investigating the case as assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Key Points
- Police received the report at about 9:09am on September 2 at an upstairs unit in Wah Yuen Building, 83-97 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
- The man said he was struck on the head with a hard object after leaving the unit, while another report said the attack happened inside the unit.
- During the struggle, the victim reported that his wallet, mobile phone or handset were taken by the assailant, who then fled the scene.
- The victim suffered injuries including wounds to the eye and ear, and was sent by ambulance to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment
- According to scene information, the victim and the suspected attacker knew each other, and police searched the surrounding area after arriving.
Why It Matters
The case remains under police investigation, and the exact sequence of events inside or outside the unit may be a key issue for investigators to clarify. For Hong Kong readers, the incident also underlines how disputes between acquaintances can quickly escalate into violent street-level crime in busy urban districts.