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Latest news, analysis and opinion on the Hong Kong police force, including crime, justice and protests.
Hong Kong’s police chief has said that “undercurrents” remain that require the force to boost its intelligence-gathering and law enforcement efforts. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong police chief vows vigilance against lingering national security threats

Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says threats of home-grown terrorism and ‘soft resistance’ still remain, in interview marking security law anniversary.

Hong Kong courts

Struggling Hong Kong taxi driver ‘accidentally’ put into chokehold, inquest told

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong policeman gets community service order for defrauding credit union

Hong Kong politics

Beijing slams Washington for supporting jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong

US State Department condemned fresh charge laid against activist for allegedly conspiring to collude with foreign forces.

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China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong has said local police will handle Joshua Wong’s case in accordance with the law. Photo: Felix Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested after fireworks ignited at Hong Kong’s Avenue of Stars

Video circulating on social media shows man igniting firework stick at waterfront promenade near K11 Musea.

Accidents and personal safety

Critically injured Hong Kong officer ‘did what he needed to do’: police chief

Constable, 31, who fell 10 metres at flyover crash site has regained consciousness but remains in intensive care, police chief says.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2, hunting third over burglaries at antiques warehouse

Over 100 jade pieces, antiques and accessories valued at more than HK$2 million were stolen from Chai Wan site.

Police display some of the recovered items. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Retired Hong Kong pastor arrested for alleged sexual assault of minor in 1990s

Source says man accused of assaulting girl, who was 13 years old at the time, inside church in Sham Shui Po.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong constable’s condition improving after fall from bridge: police chief

Force’s commissioner shares update on officer who was among 10 people injured when bus crashed into police van on bridge on Friday.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police launch first drone patrols in urban areas

Unmanned aerial vehicles can inspect an area the size of 13 football pitches in 25 minutes.

A police drone flies above the streets of Yau Ma Tei on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Macau

Editorial | Joint police crackdown on cross-border scams delivers swift justice

Hong Kong force joins regional counterparts on new communication platform to intercept proceeds of crime and net hundreds of fraudsters.

Police agencies in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, the Maldives and Macau investigated 9,268 reports using a direct communication and information-sharing platform called Frontier+. Photo: May Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Second man arrested in connection with Hong Kong knifepoint bank hold-up

Transport worker arrested on suspicion of receiving HK$100,000 from proceeds of armed robbery at Hang Seng Bank branch.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested for allegedly impersonating Hong Kong police, officials in 3 scams

Authorities say 57-year-old used false identities to con victims out of HK$310,000 by claiming he could help buy discounted concert tickets, phones.

Hong Kong politics

2 arrested, 10 taken away as Hong Kong police ramp up June 4 patrols

Officers take away 10 people in Wan Chai and Eastern districts for allegedly committing a breach of the peace.

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A youngster in school uniform and holding a bouquet is stopped by police. Photo: Elson Li
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man over anthrax hoax at social welfare office

Suspect leaves paper on counter with ‘anthrax’, but police find no traces of substance following office evacuation.

Staff evacuated the office and alerted police. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong bank robbery suspect’s ‘illogical’ target sparks online debate

Police are expected to lay charges against suspect as soon as Wednesday night, insider says.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 5 after probe into bomb threat targeting Mayday show

Police also received messages that included threats to detonate bomb outside central government premises in Hong Kong.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong helps seize HK$157 million in cross-border online scam operation

Seven Asian police agencies also made 1,800 arrests and froze over 32,000 bank accounts with the aid of direct communication platform.

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As part of the joint operation, police agencies in Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, Thailand, Malaysia, the Maldives and Macau investigated 9,268 reports using a direct communication and information-sharing platform called Frontier+ Photo: May Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Suspect in Hong Kong knifepoint bank robbery arrested after fleeing over border

Man allegedly held knife to bank employee’s neck and made off with cash totalling HK$382,000.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunting robber in HK$370,000 bank hold-up zero in on estate

Police say man threatened Hang Seng Bank employees and injured one with knife at Fortune City One shopping centre in Sha Tin.

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Crime in Hong Kong

7 people injured, HK$400,000 watch stolen after street fight in Hong Kong

Brawl breaks out between seven men and four attackers after dispute over eye contact, according to preliminary investigation.

Police say they received a call reporting that four men had attacked seven people near 4 Austin Avenue. Photo: Google Maps
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police received over 440,000 leads on cyberattacks against city in 2024

Review also finds 5 per cent of publicly accessible technology assets owned by critical infrastructure operators vulnerable to online attacks.

Hong Kong police have issued their first cybersecurity report, in which they assessed digital resources and found 4,500 tested items with system loopholes. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Drone use by police in Hong Kong welcome as long as safeguards in place

If privacy and safety concerns are properly addressed, there is no reason why Hong Kong should not expand the use of unmanned aircraft for purposes including law enforcement.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 7 over attempted burglary of jewellery store

Suspects aged between 19 and 44 apprehended at around 5am while attempting to break into store inside On Luk Street shopping centre.

Crime in Hong Kong

Passenger arrested in Hong Kong for alleged theft on flight from Indonesia

Police say man, 35, detained after two passengers report that cash and jewellery went missing from their backpacks.

Thieves tend to target unsecured baggage left unattended on seats or placed inside overhead compartments, police say. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong court bails ‘Mrs Ho’, with ‘Mr Ho’ in hospital under police supervision

Internet couple facing wounding charges over dispute that resulted in wife suffering knife injury to her head.

“Mr and Mrs Ho” shot to fame after a whirlwind romance that resulted in their marriage within a month of meeting each other. Photo: YouTube/channelattack
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong internet sensations ‘Mr and Mrs Ho’ arrested after fight with knife

Both sent to hospital after domestic dispute that allegedly resulted in knife wound to Mrs Ho’s head and bite marks on Mr Ho.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong police to deploy VIP, counterterrorism units for mediation body launch

Source says protections to be ramped up as top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi and international guests set to attend ceremony on Friday.

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