Man charged after Prince Edward pram attack video
Thestandard · 1 SOURCES1 day ago1 MIN
Summary
Police have arrested and charged a 27-year-old local man after an online video showed him holding a baby, kicking a pram and pushing a woman to the ground in Prince Edward. The case is due to go before West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts on Wednesday after the man was charged with one count of common assault
Key Points
- Police said they noticed an online video showing the incident at the junction of Cedar Street and Ki Lung Street in Prince Edward early on September 20
- The footage showed a man holding a baby while kicking a baby pram and pushing a woman to the ground, according to police
- After an investigation, officers arrested the 27-year-old local man in Sham Shui Po on Monday afternoon on suspicion of common assault
- Police said the suspect is believed to have assaulted his 28-year-old wife with his hand during the incident
- The man has been charged with one count of common assault, and the Mong Kok police district crime investigation team is handling the case
Why It Matters
The case has moved quickly from an online video to a formal charge, with a court appearance set for Wednesday. For Hong Kong readers, the next immediate development will be the hearing at West Kowloon Magistrates' Courts and any further details presented in court