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74-Year-Old Homeless Man Assaulted, Suspects Set Fire

1/6/2026

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Two suspects assaulted a 74-year-old homeless man Tuesday in a stairwell at Tsz Wan Shan.
The victim was beaten with a floor sign and has a left-arm injury.
After the attack, the suspects set fire to debris nearby and fled toward Tsz Wan Shan Shopping Centre.
The victim was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.
The suspects are being sought by Hong Kong police.

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Story summary

Two suspects assaulted a 74-year-old homeless man Tuesday in a stairwell at Tsz Wan Shan.
The victim was beaten with a floor sign and has a left-arm injury.
After the attack, the suspects set fire to debris nearby and fled toward Tsz Wan Shan Shopping Centre.
The victim was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment.
The suspects are being sought by Hong Kong police.