In Hong Kong, a bottle filled with a corrosive substance was hurled from a public apartment building, inflicting injuries upon a pair of passersby.
In a shocking incident that took place on Saturday at 1:11 pm, a couple was injured in Tai Po, Hong Kong, after a bottle of corrosive liquid was hurled from a high floor of Kwong Shung House in Kwong Fuk Estate.
According to the Hong Kong police, scores of officers were present at the scene to investigate the incident. Firefighters were also called in to assist.
The injured man and his female companion were walking together at the time of the incident. The man sustained eye injuries, while the woman had her legs and arms hurt. Both were sent to Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital in Tai Po for treatment.
The suspect in this attack is a 19-year-old man who reportedly threw a bottle of corrosive liquid from a public housing estate. The Hong Kong police subdued this man during the incident.
However, no further details about the victims or suspects have been disclosed. It is also worth noting that no arrests have been made in connection with the incident so far.
The liquid, which came from a plastic bottle, landed on the couple as they were passing by Kwong Shung House. The Hong Kong police are currently investigating the incident to gather more information.
This unfortunate incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining public safety and peace in our communities. The public is encouraged to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
- Despite the occurrence of a disturbing crime-and-justice incident in Kwong Fuk Estate, where a couple was injured by a thrown bottle of corrosive liquid, the general-news about the victims or the suspect remains scarce.
- Science and health-and-wellness officials are yet to release any updates on the severity of the injuries, or the potential long-term effects of the corrosive substance, as investigations continue in the said incident.
