On October 29, two women, aged 26 and 34, reported to the police that they had been sexually assaulted by a man on Kai Yuen Road in Kwun Tong. The case was handed over to the Criminal Investigation Squad of Kwun Tong Police Station for investigation. After reviewing numerous CCTV footage, officers quickly identified the suspect and arrested a 43-year-old local man at TianTsui Estate in Tuen Mong on the morning of October 31. The suspect was charged with two counts of "grope offense" and appeared in court on Kowloon City Magistrates' Court on November 2.
On October 29, the police received reports from two women, one aged 26 and the other 34, who claimed they were sexually assaulted by a man on Kai Yuen Road in Kwun Tong. The Criminal Investigation Squad of Kwun Tong Police Station took up the case. Investigators narrowed down the suspect through CCTV data and conducted an arrest at TianTsui Estate in Tuen Mong the following morning. The 43-year-old suspect has been charged with two counts of “lewd behavior” and appeared in Kowloon City Magistrates' Court on November 2.
In recent years, Hong Kong has faced increasing reports of sexual assault cases, many of which are located in densely populated areas. The swift arrest and subsequent legal action in this case exemplify the police's commitment to addressing such concerns. However, experts caution that many sexual assault cases remain unreported, emphasizing the importance of public education and support services for victims.