Hong Kong authorities are investigating a suspicious fire in a residential flat that led to a man's death after he fell from the building and an elderly woman suffered from smoke inhalation. Police received the report on Friday.

Hong Kong police have arrested a domestic helper on suspicion of child abuse after she allegedly put two young boys inside a dog cage in a Tsing Yi flat. Police said they received a report at 1.34pm…

Hong Kong police have arrested nine individuals involved in a syndicate that allegedly staged overseas accidents to make over HK$1.7 million in fake travel insurance claims.

Fourteen people were injured after a minibus crashed into a heavy goods vehicle, Hong Kong police said on Saturday. The driver reported to police at about 9.30pm that the minibus had hit a heavy…

Hong Kong police have arrested a syndicate, allegedly led by a beautician, for stealing credit cards from beauty salon patrons in Mong Kok. The scam resulted in losses exceeding HK$410,000.

Hong Kong police have arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of having sex with four underage girls and defrauding them of over HK$30,000 in a compensated dating scam.

Hong Kong police are searching for a man who posed as a customer and stole two valuable Pokemon trading cards, worth HK$250,000, from a shop in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Hong Kong police have charged a 70-year-old probationary driver with dangerous driving after viral footage allegedly showed him driving against traffic on a highway before making a U-turn.

Hong Kong police are searching for two men who allegedly attacked a 57-year-old taxi driver in Yuen Long following an argument in the early hours of Friday.

Hong Kong police have arrested a 36-year-old man on suspicion of secretly filming a woman in a Sha Tin mall, allegedly taking upskirt images.

The US is reportedly advising its citizens to comply with requests from Hong Kong police to provide phone and computer passwords, raising concerns about digital privacy and rights in the region. Hong Kong authorities have since defended these legal changes, which make it illegal to withhold smartphone passwords in national security investigations, following the US alert.

Hong Kong's police can now legally demand passwords for phones and computers, with refusal risking imprisonment and a large fine, as new legislation tightens controls.

Under an amended national security law, Hong Kong police can now demand phone and computer passwords from suspects, with refusal carrying penalties of up to one year in jail and a hefty fine, and providing false information leading to up to three years in prison.

Hong Kong police have been granted new legal powers allowing them to obtain passwords for phones and computers, raising concerns about digital privacy.

The Hong Kong police force is taking steps to fortify national security measures within the region.

Hong Kong marine police arrested a Filipino couple on Lamma Island, seizing approximately HK$200,000 worth of cannabis and cocaine during a raid, with the couple also facing allegations of child abuse.

Hong Kong police have launched a suspicious death investigation after the body of a 60-year-old woman, tied to bags of bricks, was found floating off a public pier in Sai Kung.

Hong Kong police and a bomb disposal unit were deployed to a residential area in Happy Valley after a driver discovered a suspected wartime grenade lodged on a hillside.

A man has been arrested in Hong Kong for allegedly indecently assaulting a woman in a stairwell before fighting with her husband. Police said the incident occurred at about 12.54am on Monday in a…

Hong Kong police are investigating a report from a 74-year-old woman who claims her domestic helper stole jewellery and cash worth over HK$100,000 (US$12,780). The force is actively searching for the accused helper.

Hong Kong police are investigating a robbery where a 25-year-old mainland Chinese man was attacked and lost approximately HK$6 million (US$767,070) in cryptocurrency and silver.

Hong Kong police have arrested three men in connection with a HK$10 million knifepoint robbery in Sheung Wan, part of a recent series of similar crimes targeting foreign currency exchangers.

Hong Kong police have arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of animal cruelty in connection with graphic images and videos circulating online that depicted degrading acts, including sexual abuse, against cats, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said police arrested the boy on Tuesday, after authorities in mainland China conducted an investigation into the online images. Mainland police launched the probe after a series of animal abuse videos and photos were posted online in...

Isabel Rose, 25, was arrested hours after she reported being raped to Hong Kong police.

A 92-year-old man has died after allegedly choking on glutinous rice balls, Hong Kong police have said. The force received a call for help from the man’s family on Wednesday at around 9am, saying the victim had collapsed and lost consciousness while eating. The man, surnamed Sung, was believed to be eating glutinous rice balls, according to sources. The incident happened at the man’s residence in Sau Wah House, Sau Mau Ping Estate in Kowloon. Officers arrived at the scene and took the...

Hong Kong police have arrested individuals in connection with a HK$25,000 cash theft on a flight, a coach crash on Shenzhen Bay Bridge injuring 17, and a taxi driver knocking down an elderly woman.

Hong Kong police arrested two individuals suspected of stealing a HK$300,000 watch from a passenger on an inbound flight from Abu Dhabi.

Hong Kong police have arrested a 44-year-old man for allegedly trafficking over HK$800,000 (US$102,110) worth of suspected heroin during an anti-triad unit operation.

Hong Kong police have arrested a man suspected of setting fire to clothing inside a Decathlon store, an incident that injured a shop worker who attempted to extinguish the flames.

Hong Kong police have arrested two men in connection with a series of thefts in the Yau Tsim Mong district, where homeless individuals were targeted, resulting in approximately HK$142,000 worth of stolen property.

Hong Kong police are investigating two separate traffic accidents that occurred on Tuesday, resulting in the deaths of two women, one involving a light goods vehicle and the other a coach.

Hong Kong police are searching for a man suspected of snatching mobile phones from two women at different MTR stations just before train doors closed. Victims reported the incidents on Thursday evening.

Hong Kong police are searching for a man who stole two valuable Pokémon trading cards, worth approximately HK$28,000, from a consignment shop in Mong Kok.

Hong Kong police are investigating the theft of a pair of Gucci shoes, valued at HK$11,000, from a restroom at Times Square in Causeway Bay.

Hong Kong police have arrested a 30-year-old man, an employee of a systems maintenance company, suspected of stealing personal data of over 56,000 patients from a Hospital Authority computer system.

Hong Kong police have arrested a 31-year-old taxi driver who demanded an HK$85 "highway toll" from officers posing as passengers during an operation targeting taxi violations. The arrest was part of a crackdown on illegal practices by cabbies.

A 43-year-old man, who was shot by Hong Kong police while armed with a knife and metal rod in Kwai Chung, has died in hospital 10 days after the incident.

Hong Kong authorities seized 1,600 litres of diesel and arrested one person during a raid on an illegal fuel station in Sai Wan, as part of an ongoing crackdown on illicit fuel sales.

New amendments in Hong Kong grant police the authority to demand phone and laptop passwords from individuals, including tourists, without a warrant, with refusal now a criminal offense punishable by jail time and fines.

A retired Hong Kong police superintendent, Bill Yuen, denied charges of spying for Beijing in a London court, stating he did not direct shadow policing operations for China on UK soil.

Under new national security rules, Hong Kong police are now authorized to demand phone passwords, with non-compliance potentially leading to a year in jail and a fine of up to HK$100,000.

Hong Kong police have arrested five people and recovered nearly HK$100 million (US$12.7 million) in gold bars, a significant development in the suspected deception case where a shop reportedly lost 73kg of gold.

Hong Kong police have arrested 16 individuals, including paralegals, in connection with a series of 'crash-for-cash' scams involving traffic accident compensation claims totaling over HK$3.6 million.

Hong Kong police have seized HK$20 million (US$2.55 million) worth of suspected cocaine in a Sha Tin village house and arrested a 28-year-old man in an anti-drug trafficking operation.

A Hong Kong police constable has been sentenced to 16 months in jail for extorting HK$60,000 from a rape suspect he believed was wrongly released by prosecutors.

Hong Kong police have implemented new security measures, including a cash limit for workers and metal detector searches, at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po following the arrest of three labourers suspected of stealing jewellery.

Authorities have launched an investigation into a potential food poisoning cluster that has affected 53 trainees understood to be from the Hong Kong Police College. The Department of Health said on…

A former UK border officer, Peter Wai, is facing national security charges in the UK, accused of providing information on pro-democracy dissidents to former Hong Kong police officers.

Hong Kong police have arrested a driver after his medium goods vehicle collided head-on with a taxi, fatally injuring the driver and passenger. The force said on Thursday the driver of the goods vehicle, a 35-year-old man surnamed He, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death and was being detained for questioning. The taxi was travelling along Fan Kam Road near the Fanling Golf Course towards Sheung Shui and the other vehicle was heading to Yuen Long on the same road when...

Hong Kong police have been alerted to a suspected child abuse case after a video was posted online showing a man on an MTR train repeatedly slapping a baby’s foot for resting on their stroller…

A man has died after falling from bamboo scaffolding outside a building in Hong Kong, sparking a criminal investigation. Police said the man, aged 60, was found unconscious on a platform at 3 Nelson Street in Mong Kok at 2.38pm on Saturday. He was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei but was subsequently declared dead. The force said detectives from its Mong Kok district criminal investigation team had taken over the case and were looking into the circumstances behind the fall.

A Hong Kong coach driver has been charged after his vehicle crashed on the Shenzhen Bay Bridge, leaving 17 passengers with minor injuries on Sunday. Hong Kong police said on Monday that the man, surnamed Lee, 63, had been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm. Police said the bus had been travelling along the bridge towards Hong Kong shortly before 2pm on Sunday when it ran into the railings. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene and confirmed that...

Hong Kong's police chief has condemned the alleged involvement of a lawyer and doctors in a series of 'crash-for-cash' scams, calling their actions 'unforgivable'.

Hong Kong police intercepted a man following an attempted armed bank robbery in Causeway Bay. The suspect was prevented from entering the bank during the incident.

Hong Kong’s anti-corruption watchdog has charged a police superintendent with allegedly accepting a HK$1 million (US$127,599) bribe, disclosing internal information, and arranging for his younger brother to act as a scapegoat.

Hong Kong police have dismantled a motorcycle theft syndicate, arresting five individuals believed to be connected to 14 cases across the city amidst a rise in such crimes.

Hong Kong police have deployed drones for the first time to tackle illicit street gambling, leading to the arrest of eight suspects in recent weeks. The operation targeted illegal gambling activities in Chung On Estate.

Hong Kong police have arrested five individuals accused of stealing over 445 items worth HK$113,000 from multiple Muji stores, dismantling a shoplifting syndicate.

Hong Kong police intercepted a Maserati on a busy street in Mong Kok on Wednesday and arrested two people in connection with a suspected money laundering case, the South China Morning Post has…

Hong Kong police are searching for a man who robbed a Bank of East Asia branch in Wan Chai, with preliminary investigations revealing HK$36,000 was stolen.

Hong Kong police have arrested a man, a contractor for the Hospital Authority, on suspicion of stealing the personal data of over 50,000 patients.

Hong Kong police have issued a warning about internship scams targeting university students, after one student lost HK$190,000. English-speaking con artists are using bogus orientation sessions to make their fraudulent job offers appear legitimate.

Hong Kong police have arrested a 49-year-old bus driver on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death after a double-decker bus crashed into a stationary taxi on Lantau Link, killing two people.

Hong Kong police are actively searching for a driver who fled the scene after crashing a car into a roadside railing and hitting a bus on Saturday morning.

Hong Kong police have charged an additional 10 individuals in connection with the HK$1.6 billion JPEX cryptocurrency scandal, which is the city's largest alleged financial fraud in recent years.

Under new national security rules, Hong Kong police have been granted expanded legal powers, enabling them to demand phone and computer passwords from individuals.

Hong Kong police have charged two men with a new terrorism offense under the national security law, related to an alleged bomb plot from three years ago.

Hong Kong police have arrested 13 individuals from a local syndicate on suspicion of laundering over HK$113 million (US$14.4 million) using the government’s 'iAM Smart' app.

A senior Hong Kong police officer has denied molesting a government clerk at the force’s headquarters more than a year ago. Ian Chow Ngai-kong, 50, on Monday stood trial at Eastern Court on three counts of indecent assault over the alleged incidents at the police headquarters in Wan Chai on June 19 and November 1, 2024. The court heard the complainant, a senior clerical officer from the Civil Service Bureau, was seconded to the police force to provide administrative support from August 2023. ...

An elderly pedestrian has died after being hit by a taxi in Kwun Tong, according to Hong Kong police. The accident took place shortly before 10pm on Friday when the 75-year-old man was crossing the road near the junction of Hip Wo Street and Yuet Wah Street in downtown Kwun Tong. The taxi, travelling along Hip Wo Street towards Sau Mau Ping, ran into the man, causing him to crash onto the bonnet before falling to the ground, according to local media reports. He sustained a serious head injury...

Hong Kong police have recovered a credit card suspected of misuse from a sealed flat damaged in a deadly blaze in Tai Po, as residents express concerns about property safety following a recent burglary.

Hong Kong police have arrested two additional suspects in connection with a HK$10 million (US$1.28 million) knifepoint robbery that occurred last week in Sheung Wan.

Behzad Mirzaei, who has lived in Hong Kong for three decades, is losing sleep as tensions involving Iran escalate, worried about his elderly mother in Tehran. The founder of the Persian Club is among…

Hong Kong police have arrested three construction workers on suspicion of stealing HK$90,000 (US$11,510) worth of gold jewellery from Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court.

A British woman has been convicted of blackmailing a compatriot for a £100,000 (US$134,030) payout after accusing him of rape and threatening to report him to Hong Kong police. Isabel Anonia Barbra Eudora Rose, 25, turned from an alleged rape victim into a defendant standing trial at the District Court in Wan Chai for blackmailing the man, a banker she met during a trip to Thailand, and for making a false police report about the alleged rape, which she claimed took place on the night of Janua...

A female Hong Kong police officer was shot inside Kwun Tong Police Station on Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation into the incident.

Hong Kong police are investigating suspected animal cruelty after four dogs were found dead in the border district of Lok Ma Chau this week, with nine others reportedly missing. According to police, f

Hong Kong police have arrested a foreign national at the international airport on suspicion of criminal damage and drug possession, following a viral video showing kiosks being wrecked.

Police in Hong Kong are investigating the death of an 80-year-old man who was allegedly knocked down by a taxi driver in Kwun Tong.