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Latest news, analysis and opinion on the Hong Kong police force, including crime, justice and protests.
Kelvin Kong (left) takes the oath of office, witnessed by Chief Executive John Lee. Photo: Handout
Andrew Kan began his pre-retirement leave on Tuesday. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

John Lee appoints Kelvin Kong head of police’s National Security Department

Force veteran Kong takes over from Andrew Kan as city leader praises his ‘steadfast and courageous’ leadership.

Hong Kong national security law

AI poses new national security threat, outgoing deputy police chief warns

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman, 80, loses HK$6 million to fake online investment expert

Accidents and personal safety

Woman chased by 3 dogs before suspected fatal attack in Hong Kong

Security footage shows woman leaving Yuen Long MTR on shared bike, then being chased by dogs minutes before she was found unconscious.

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The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department and police conducted dog-catching operations in the area on Sunday night. Photo: Handout
The woman was found unconscious on Pok Wai South Road at 12.42am, according to police. Photo: Google Maps
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 3, seize HK$23 million of Ice in Fanling bust

Two men and a woman, aged 49 to 56, arrested, with drug factory believed to have operated for three to four days.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong 999 callers can send real-time audio, video data from 2028: Chris Tang

Security minister reveals timeline for upgrades to emergency call services, a day after new features announced in Hong Kong policy address.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong police officer left paralysed in 2005 knife attack dies

Jacky Chu was honoured with bravery medal for continuing to pursue knife-wielding attacker despite bleeding heavily from neck injury.

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Jacky Chu in hospital in 2006, with his wife, Choi Yin Ping, by his side. Photo: SCMP
Crime in Hong Kong

IT worker, 51, allegedly killed wife with knife after financial disputes: police

Hong Kong police say 53-year-old woman found in bedroom with knife wounds after suspect turned himself in on Wednesday and confessed to killing her.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested after HK$1 million in gems stolen from hotel guest asleep in lobby

Police say suspect allegedly took advantage of situation to search overseas businessman’s backpack and remove uncut gemstones.

Hong Kong society

‘I just need an answer’: widow haunted by husband’s shooting seeks inquest

Two years after her mentally ill husband was fatally shot by a Hong Kong police officer, Mrs Li says she cannot forgive herself for calling for help.

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“I need no sympathy or pity. I just need an answer and hope to prevent this tragedy from happening again,” Mrs Li says. Photo: Dickson Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Video | Over 700 cardholders report unauthorised iPhone pre-order charges in Hong Kong

The unauthorised charges are linked to pre-orders of Apple’s newest iPhones, with the largest single case involving HK$114,000 (US$14,500).

he unauthorised charges are linked to pre-orders of Apple’s newest iPhones, with the largest single case involving HK$114,000 (US$14,500).
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Hong Kong

Probe launched after 2 brothers found dead in Hong Kong public flat

Security guard alerted authorities after detecting foul smell coming from flat in Tung Yip House at Lei Tung Estate.

Crime in Hong Kong

Over 700 cardholders report unauthorised iPhone pre-order charges worth HK$14.7m

Some report multiple transactions on their credit cards, while an expert says fraudsters may have exploited pre-order rush for Apple’s new iPhones.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong Police College becomes first government unit to roll out degree course

Police chief Joe Chow says force hopes Bachelor of Policing (Honours) (Security and Criminal Investigation) course can start by year-end.

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The police force has struggled to meet its recruitment targets since 2020. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Elderly couple found dead in Ma On Shan flat after foul odour reported

Police say firefighters found bodies of man, 72, and his wife, 74, in flat’s living room, with source adding no signs of foul play found.

Heng Yat House at Heng On Estate in Ma On Shan. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong national security law

No ‘red line’ for approving assemblies but security threats remain: police chief

Hong Kong’s police commissioner warns national security risks remain despite landmark conviction and imprisonment of Tiananmen vigil organisers.

Hong Kong society

Police freeze HK$30 million in account of man who refused to share Mark Six prize

Hong Kong police chief says investigation not directly connected to Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, although suspect is member of staff.

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Hong Kong society

Man arrested after allegedly refusing to share HK$30m Mark Six prize with group

Insider says 36-year-old refused to evenly divide prize money with 14 others who shared ticket, prompting group member to make police report.

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The September 5 draw was a “Mark Six 50th Anniversary Snowball” with a record jackpot of HK$228 million. Photo: Nora Tam
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 tourists over graffiti on MTR Corp train carriages

Australian and American suspects arrested at the airport after allegedly breaking into Chai Wan depot and spray-painting carriages.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested over flag-day scam targeting animal charity donations

Man, 22, arrested after 14 people allegedly hired to act as volunteers to collect donations for Hong Kong Saving Cat and Dog Association.

Interpol

2 floors of Rumsey Street car park to close for 6 weeks for Interpol meeting use

Hong Kong police plan to take over the seventh and eighth floors of the Rumsey Street car park in Sheung Wan for six weeks from November.

The Rumsey Street car park in Sheung Wan also includes government offices. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Fake customer service drives 56% jump in phone scam losses to HK$900 million

“Every one hour, a resident falls for a scam after answering a fraudulent call,” police superintendent says, as force reveals latest figures.

The number of phone scam cases rose by 45 per cent to 4,830 in the first half of 2026 compared with a year ago, police say. Piictured is Chief Inspector Wong Yam-wing of the financial Intelligence and investigation bureau, Photo: Silvia Siu
Crime in Hong Kong

21 men, including private tutors, arrested for child porn, unlawful filming

Hong Kong police uncover chat group with sexual images of children and upskirt photos, including some allegedly taken by tutors during class.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 from clinic over sales of bogus ‘cancer vaccine’

Authorities seize more than 50 unregistered injections in investigation into product marketed as vaccine against more than 20 types of cancer.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man over theft of HK$5,885 in foreign currency on flight

Suspect allegedly walked from back of plane to open overhead storage compartment at front of cabin and rummaged through bag, source says.

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Officers place the suspect in a police after apprehending him on a HK Express flight. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Joshua Wong admits instigating sanctions against Beijing, Hong Kong governments

Jailed activist could face longer term after admitting he urged foreign firms to avoid investing in mainland China, providing tech to city police.

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Joshua Wong and Agnes Chow appear at Eastern Court in August 2019. Photo: Edmond So
Crime in Hong Kong

Man, 87, arrested after gravestone of film star Linda Lin Dai found vandalised

Marble altar at Lin’s Happy Valley grave found covered in cement, with police saying cemetery staff reported suspected vandalism.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong WhatsApp hijacking scams surge 170% to nearly 2,000 cases

Police say victims lost HK$146 million in first seven months of 2026, with some suffering individual losses exceeding HK$10 million.

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