One Arrested After Central Tram Stop Scuffle
HK01 · 3 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
A confrontation between two middle-aged men in Central ended with one arrest after they allegedly collided around a tram on Sunday afternoon. The incident happened near Des Voeux Road Central and Jubilee Street, where video showed one man pinning the other to the ground in the roadway before officers intervened. Police later arrested a 48-year-old man surnamed Ho on suspicion of common assault, while the other 48-year-old man, surnamed Tse, was taken to hospital with injuries. The case is being followed up by the Central District uniformed patrol unit
Key Points
- Police received a report at about 4:15pm to 4:20pm on Sunday, October 4, about two men arguing and pushing each other in Central.
- Sources placed the scene outside Dah Sing Life Building at 99 Des Voeux Road Central, near the junction with Jubilee Street.
- According to police information cited by local media, Tse, 48, was preparing to run toward a tram when he allegedly collided with Ho, 48, who had just got off.
- Online footage showed a man in a dark top, shorts and a blue backpack pinning a man in a light-coloured top to the road as bystanders gathered nearby.
- After officers arrived and separated them, Ho was arrested for suspected common assault, while Tse was sent conscious to hospital with facial swelling or abrasions to his elbow and hand.
Why It Matters
The case drew attention because it unfolded in broad daylight on one of Central's busiest streets, with a crowd forming around the men before police stepped in. It also shows how a brief collision in a crowded public transport setting can quickly escalate into an alleged assault requiring arrest and hospital treatment.