Fighting in a public place case in Yuen Long reclassified as murder
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Police reclassified as murder a fighting in a public place case in Yuen Long on October 17.
At 5.31pm on October 17, Police received a report that two men were fighting with each other outside a public toilet at Hong King Street.
Police officers sped to the scene and found a man lying on the ground. Sustaining head injuries, he was rushed to Pok Oi Hospital in a conscious state.
Initial investigation revealed that the two men disputed over trivial matters and shoved each other. One of the men, aged 68, was allegedly pushed over by another man, aged 73, and fell on the ground. They were both arrested for fighting in a public place, and the 73-year-old man was later released on police bail.
The 68-year-old man was transferred to Tuen Mun Hospital for medical treatment on the same day. He was subsequently certified dead at 4.51pm on October 18.
Upon further investigation, Police reclassified the case as murder. A post-mortem examination will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death.
Police further arrested the 73-year-old man in Yuen Long for murder yesterday (October 23). He is being detained for enquiries.
Active investigations by the District Crime Squad of Yuen Long are under way. Anyone who witnessed the case or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3661 4618.