27th October 2026 – (Hong Kong) Police are investigating after a 28‑year‑old Bangladeshi man, said to be holding a recognizance paper, was assaulted by several compatriots armed with wooden sticks outside 124 Shanghai Street in Yau Ma Tei at about 10.00pm on 26th October. The victim, taken by ambulance to Kwong Wah Hospital, suffered injuries to his fingers and legs but remained conscious. Officers said the assailants, with whom the victim reportedly had prior disputes, fled in a waiting private car immediately after the attack.
Following an initial inquiry at the scene, the force classified the incident as assault occasioning actual bodily harm. No arrests have been made, and inquiries are continuing as investigators seek to trace the suspects and review nearby surveillance footage. Police appealed for witnesses to come forward to assist the investigation.