Fourth Arrest in Mong Kok Mercedes Hit-and-Run Case
AM730 · 2 SOURCES1 day ago2 MIN
Summary
Police have arrested a fourth person in the Mong Kok case involving a Mercedes private car that allegedly sped away from a police stop on September 7, collided with at least three vehicles and injured a police officer and a female passenger in another car. The latest arrest was made on September 16 in Sau Mau Ping, where officers detained a 48-year-old local man on suspicion of assisting an offender after investigators said he rented a hotel room for a fugitive to hide in.
Key Points
- The incident began on September 7 on Nathan Road in Mong Kok, when officers tried to stop a suspicious Mercedes private car but the driver allegedly refused to cooperate and sped off.
- Police said the car ran multiple red lights toward Yau Ma Tei, struck other vehicles three times, and knocked down a 26-year-old male police officer during the escape
- Investigators later found the vehicle in Hung Hom and seized two tablets of a Part 1 poison commonly known as Viagra from inside the car
- Police believe the car had been involved in drug distribution, and earlier arrested the 29-year-old driver, his 19-year-old girlfriend, and a 46-year-old male passenger on September 8 and 9.
- The newly arrested 48-year-old man was granted bail pending further investigation and must report back to police in mid-October.
Why It Matters
The case is widening from the alleged dangerous driving itself to the support network around a fugitive, with police now targeting people accused of providing shelter or logistical help after the incident. Police also used the latest arrest to warn the public not to lend identity documents or assist others in renting hotel rooms or vehicles for illegal purposes