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Latest news, analysis and opinion on the Hong Kong police force, including crime, justice and protests.
Four people were taken to hospital for treatment following the accident. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

1 injured in Hong Kong when driver, 84, hits accelerator by accident

Driver mistakes car’s accelerator for brake, causing vehicle to mount pavement outside shopping centre, source says.

Accidents and personal safety

2 injured after truck slips down slope and crashes into car in Hong Kong

Crime in Hong Kong

Police in Hong Kong, 5 other Asian jurisdictions, arrest 435 over child porn

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police probe deaths of 4 dogs from suspected poisoning

Pet owner in Sheung Shui reports two of his other dogs still missing.

A police criminal investigation team is looking into the case. Photo: Now TV
Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkonger allegedly involved in fatal Sha Tin slashing brought back from Thailand

Suspect, 25, took a flight to Thailand on the same day the attack took place and settled near beach resort town of Pattaya.

Safeguarding national security in Hong Kong a top priority: new police chief

Joe Chow, 52, former police second-in-command, takes helm of city’s 27,000-strong force, succeeding Raymond Siu.

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Hong Kong national security law

Explainer | 6 Hong Kong officials slapped with US sanctions: who are they and what’s next?

The Post explores reasons behind Washington’s latest round of sanctions and other restrictive measures against city.

The Central Government Offices in Tamar. Photo: Edmond So
Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested over attack on 5 people at Hong Kong’s City University campus

Suspect attacked 39-year-old woman who reportedly asked him to turn down phone volume before hitting intervening staff and police.

US-China relations

US sanctions Hong Kong police chief, 5 others, for ‘freedoms’ abuse

Raymond Siu Chak-yee, who retires on Tuesday, is among officials alleged to undercut Hongkongers’ rights or commit transnational repression.

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Hong Kong

2019 social unrest among Hong Kong police’s biggest challenges: outgoing chief

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu, who retires on Tuesday, recalls ‘unprecedented’ struggle and stress on officers during protests.

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu Chak-yee attends a passing-out parade at the Police College in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Police chief recalls 36 years on force, expects Hong Kong stability to improve

Police chief Raymond Siu, whose term ends next month, calls on graduating class to demonstrate professionalism and prioritise residents’ well-being.

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Police chief Raymond Siu at the passing-out parade at the Hong Kong Police College in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police suspect cruelty after 2 cats allegedly fall from height, 1 dead

Force says it received report early on Friday from security guard at Tin Heng Estate in Tin Shui Wai.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt for helper who allegedly assaulted cancer patient, 81

Security footage circulating online shows helper restraining bedridden elderly woman and stuffing a towel into her mouth.

Crime in Hong Kong

Snakes in the mail: Hong Kong police probe parcel with 10 reptiles for Australia

Logistics company alerted police after discovering lizards and snakes inside package during X-ray.

The logistics company contacted police after discovering the 10 reptiles during an X-ray. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest parent after boy, 5, found wandering alone

The boy was spotted walking alone at 100 Ching Tak Street after 7pm on Monday.

Hong Kong police have arrested one of the parents of a five-year-old boy who was found wandering alone in Wong Tai Sin. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s Article 23, a year of restraint but what about broader impact?

While domestic security law has not been applied as broadly as feared, government urged to disclose more information about how it’s being used.

Crime in Hong Kong

Thai Airways passenger charged after HK$10,000 stolen from backpack

Victim stored HK$6,500 and 30,000 Philippine pesos in overhead compartment.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong in talks with banks on how to freeze scam-linked accounts more swiftly

HKMA, police discuss options with banks in bid to prevent scammers from quickly transferring money out of city, Post learns.

According to the latest data, 3,149 deception cases were reported to police in January, representing a 2.8 per cent decrease over the same month last year. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police to crack down on traffic offences after fatal accidents rise 40%

Officers to target both drivers and pedestrians by filming from elevated spots, along with plain-clothes patrols.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested over setting fires at 2 clothing stores in Hong Kong airport

Fire at first store was quickly put out by staff, but police investigation suggests second shop also targeted.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong says it doesn’t send anonymous reward letters after Australia hits out

Wanted activists Kevin Yam and Ted Hui, both in Australia, reportedly the target of letters and pamphlets that have sparked official response.

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Kevin Yam (front) at a rally in Hong Kong in 2015. The letters promised a reward for information concerning the wanted activist. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

No need to offer cash rewards for ‘space oil’ tip-offs, Hong Kong official says

Commissioner for Narcotics Kesson Lee also notes spate of arrests related to drug since key ingredient was banned last month.

Etomidate, a key ingredient of space oil, was recently classified as a dangerous drug. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 6 linked to phone scam gang operating for months

Suspects, aged 23 to 44, arrested in raids as officers warn schools to be on their guard against scammers after janitors caught out.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 3 suspects in connection with fatal Sha Tin slashing

Father and son accused of being masterminds behind attack, as officers still on the hunt for two assailants, a spotter and a driver.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong restaurant worker arrested after camera found in women’s restroom

Force alerted after female diner finds hidden camera in restroom of restaurant on Man Ying Street in Jordan.

Voyeurism carries a maximum jail sentence of five years in Hong Kong. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

2 arrested in Hong Kong after man, 79, allegedly swindled out of HK$2.6 million

Two brothers, aged 29 and 33, arrested after bank staff alert authorities about suspicious transfers from alleged victim’s account.

Inspector Lam Wah-yan reveals details about the case on Saturday. Photo: Hong Kong Police
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong van driver dies after crashing into fire engine on West Kowloon Highway

Fire engine had stopped on highway to attend to separate traffic accident.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 74, seize HK$1.6 million of drugs including ‘space oil’

Force confiscates 36 space oil capsules, 327 grams of crack cocaine, 40 grams of cocaine and 2.3kg of marijuana during anti-triad operation.

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