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British Man Arrested for Airport Kiosk Rampage in Hong Kong

2/16/2026

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A 35-year-old British man was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport on February 16, 2026, after a viral video showed him damaging self-service kiosks.
Around 6 a.m., he pushed over kiosks and smashed them with a metal post.
Airport security intervened, and police arrested him for criminal damage.
He faces up to two years in jail and a HK$100,000 fine.

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Story summary

A 35-year-old British man was arrested at Hong Kong International Airport on February 16, 2026, after a viral video showed him damaging self-service kiosks.
Around 6 a.m., he pushed over kiosks and smashed them with a metal post.
Airport security intervened, and police arrested him for criminal damage.
He faces up to two years in jail and a HK$100,000 fine.