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13-Year-Old Arrested for Assaulting Student Over Rumors

1/1/2026

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Hong Kong police arrested a 13-year-old girl for allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old student during a New Year’s celebration at Kwun Tong Promenade on January 1, 2026.
The incident occurred around 1am after the victim reportedly spread false rumors about the younger girl.
Acting Chief Inspector Leung Sze-nok reported that the 13-year-old kicked and slapped the victim, causing multiple bruises.
Police received a report from the victim’s mother at 3am and arrested the 13-year-old at her home in Kwai Chung for further investigation.

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Hong Kong police arrested a 13-year-old girl for allegedly assaulting a 15-year-old student during a New Year’s celebration at Kwun Tong Promenade on January 1, 2026.
The incident occurred around 1am after the victim reportedly spread false rumors about the younger girl.
Acting Chief Inspector Leung Sze-nok reported that the 13-year-old kicked and slapped the victim, causing multiple bruises.
Police received a report from the victim’s mother at 3am and arrested the 13-year-old at her home in Kwai Chung for further investigation.