Halloween Night Fight Breaks Out at Hong Kong’s ‘Wine and Dine Festival’; Man With Robe Suffers Facial Injuries in Attack

A fight broke out at Hong Kong’s ‘Wine and Dine Festival’ in Central on Halloween night, with one man wearing a robe beaten by two others. The victim’s face sustained injuries and was taken to Mary Hospital for treatment. The victim believed the attackers were upset by his singing, while the assaulters injured him further with a key. The police are investigating the incident.

On Halloween night, a melee erupted at the Hong Kong Wine and Gourmet Festival held in Central's waterfront area, despite the festive atmosphere. According to online footage, three men were involved in a violent confrontation outside one of the stalls, with a man dressed in a robe and playing the role of a monk becoming the target of the attack. During the chaos, the robe-wearing man fell to the ground, reportedly injured. Police were called at 11:49 on Saturday, but the attackers had fled the scene by the time officers arrived. The victim, a 24-year-old man named Lin, was struck in the face and had to be treated at Mary Hospital. It is believed that the victim did not know the attackers and was merely singing as he waited for a friend to join him at the festival. One of the suspects reportedly became enraged when he felt the song was too loud. When the victim tried to stop the attackers from leaving, one pulled out a key and struck him in the face. The video captures the altercation, showing the man in robes being assaulted by a black shirt and green pants clad individual, with another man wearing a dark blue jacket and a backpack suddenly attacking from behind, hitting the man in robes on the head. Spectators attempted to intervene but were unable to stop the escalating conflict. The attackers left the scene, with the suspect with the backpack provoking further as they separated. The man in robes responded angrily, stating he would report the incident to the police. The police are treating the incident as an assault causing bodily harm and are investigating the suspects.

The police are pursuing the suspects and investigating the incident. The clash occurred during the annual Hong Kong Wine and Gourmet Festival, a popular event that typically sees visitors enjoying food and drinks in a festive setting. Such incidents involving public disturbances in tourist spots can have a negative impact on the city’s reputation and the enjoyment of visitors. Security forces are urging individuals to behave responsibly and follow local laws to ensure everyone’s safety and enjoyment.