Teenager pleads guilty to throwing acid on tourist in Hong Kong

Published 21h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Court ruling

Affects Hong Kong SAR China and Singapore · Covered in 2 countries

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A teenager confessed in court to throwing acid at a tourist in Hong Kong.

A 19-year-old in Hong Kong admitted in court to throwing a corrosive liquid at a tourist from Singapore last year. The attack caused second-degree burns to the 36-year-old victim. The High Court scheduled the sentencing hearing for later in October.

The chargeThe defendant admitted to splashing a corrosive solution during the assault.
The victimThe 36-year-old Singaporean tourist suffered second-degree burns from the chemical.

Why it matters

Violent assaults involving corrosive substances are rare in Hong Kong, drawing significant public attention and strict judicial scrutiny regarding public safety.

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19 yrsdefendant age

36 yrsvictim age

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A 19-year-old defendant pleaded guilty in the High Court to splashing a corrosive liquid on a 36-year-old tourist from Singapore, resulting in second-degree burns.

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