Tsim Sha Tsui guard arrested after police clash
AM730 · 2 SOURCESabout 3 hours ago5 MIN
Summary
Police were called shortly after midnight on Tuesday to the waterfront outside the Regent Hong Kong on Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, after a 12-year-old girl allegedly tried to jump into the sea following an argument with family members. By the time officers arrived, the girl had already returned to a safe place and was uninjured, before being taken to hospital by ambulance for examination. During the follow-up investigation, a nearby on-duty security guard repeatedly approached officers seeking information about the case for reporting to his supervisor, but police said the matter involved the girl's privacy. The 50-year-old guard, surnamed Chin (錢), was later arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer with intent to obstruct or commit an offence after an officer suffered swelling to a hand.
Key Points
- The incident was reported at about 12am on September 29 outside the Regent Hong Kong at 18 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui.
- Police said the 12-year-old girl had argued with family members over trivial matters before going to the waterfront edge.
- Officers from the West Kowloon emergency unit found the girl had already returned to safety, and she was not injured.
- The security guard allegedly wanted case details to report to his superior, but officers refused because the case involved the victim's privacy.
- After body-worn cameras were activated and warnings were given, the guard allegedly pushed away an officer's arm, leaving the officer's hand swollen.
Why It Matters
The case combines a child welfare emergency with a confrontation during frontline police work, showing how quickly a rescue scene can become more complicated when bystanders or staff ignore instructions. It also underlines the tension between operational reporting needs at private premises and police handling of sensitive personal information, especially when a minor is involved.