Murder, arson and suicide in Wan Chai
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     Police are investigating a murder, arson and suicide case in Wan Chai today (December 1) in which an 89-year-old man and a 53-year-old man died.
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     At about 3.50 am, Police received multiple reports that a fire broke out in a unit on 275-277 Lockhart Road.
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     Police officers sped to the scene and located the 89-year-old man and the 53-year-old man inside the unit. The 89-year-old man was found lying on the ground, sustaining a cut wound to his chest and was certified dead at scene. The 53-year-old man was also found sustaining a cut wound to his chest, he was rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in unconscious state and later certified dead at 5.48am.
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     After initial investigation, it is believed that the two men had a dispute. The 53-year-old man later assaulted the 89-year-old man with a knife and suspected to set fire inside the unit.
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     Two knives and suspected fire accelerants in liquid form in suspected connection with the case were seized in the unit.
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     Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the causes of their deaths.
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     Active investigation by the District Crime Squad 1 of Wan Chai District is underway. Anyone who witnessed the case or has any information to offer is urged to contact the investigating officers on 3660 7544.
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     Around 39 residents were evacuated to places of safety in the incident.