Two arrested after Sham Shui Po cafe seat fight
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago1 MIN
Summary
A dispute over seating at a cafe in Sham Shui Po escalated into a violent fight between two male customers on Monday afternoon. Police were called to a restaurant at 169 Pei Ho Street at about 2:30pm on September 7, where one of the men was at one point holding a table knife. Both men were injured in the confrontation, taken to Caritas Medical Centre for treatment, and later arrested. The case has been assigned to the Sham Shui Po district crime squad for follow-up investigation
Key Points
- Police received a report at about 2:30pm on September 7 of two men fighting inside a cafe at 169 Pei Ho Street, Sham Shui Po
- The two injured customers were a 49-year-old man surnamed Choi and a 59-year-old man surnamed Leung, according to police information
- Choi suffered injuries to his hand and neck, while Leung was hurt on his hand, neck and lower leg in the altercation
- Both men were sent to Caritas Medical Centre for treatment and were later arrested on suspicion of fighting in a public place
- Leung was also arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon because he allegedly held a table knife during the incident
Why It Matters
Violence breaking out in a busy neighbourhood eatery can quickly endanger other diners and staff, especially when a knife is involved. The case also shows how a seemingly minor dispute over seating can escalate into criminal allegations for everyone involved