Attempted murder and attempted suicide in Wan Chai
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At 11.48am today, Police received a report that the 43-year-old woman was found hanging inside a unit at 1 Stone Nullah Lane.
Police officers sped to the scene and found the woman hanging with a hemp rope in a room. She was rushed to Ruttonjee Hospital in unconscious state.
Initial investigation revealed that the woman had attempted to strangle her 7-year-old son with a scarf before she attempted to commit suicide. Sustaining neck injuries, the boy was sent to Ruttonjee Hospital in conscious state.
A scarf and a hemp rope in suspected connection with the case were seized at scene.
Active investigation by the District Crime Squad of Wan Chai is underway.
Ends/Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Issued at HKT 23:22
Issued at HKT 23:22
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