Police are investigating a murder and suicide case in Sha Tin in the small hours today (February 27) in which a 45-year-old woman and her 9-year-old son died.

     At about 1.50am, patrolling Police officers found the woman and the boy lying unconscious inside a private car at the junction of On Yiu Street and On Sum Street. A basin with burnt charcoal was found inside the car. The woman and the boy were certified dead at scene.

     Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of their deaths.

     Active investigation by the District Crime Squad of Sha Tin District is underway.

Ends/Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Issued at HKT 11:56

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