Hong Kong police arrested a 13-year-old girl after she allegedly attacked a 15-year-old at Kwun Tong Promenade in the early hours of New YearS Day, leaving the older teen with bruises.The incident, captured in viral videos, has sparked debate about youth violence and online harassment.
Viral Video Shows New Year’s Day Assault
A 13-year-old is in police custody following an alleged attack on a 15-year-old girl at a hong Kong promenade.
Police confirmed on Thursday that the alleged assault occurred around 1 a.m. and that the two girls were acquainted with each othre. The arrestee reportedly acted after the 15-year-old allegedly posted “false information” about her online, according to Acting Chief Inspector Leung Sze-nok, who addressed the press in Cantonese.
Details of the Alleged Attack
The 13-year-old allegedly repeatedly slapped and kicked the 15-year-old at the promenade, resulting in multiple bruises to the victim’s face and body, leung stated.The victim’s mother reported the incident to police around 3 a.m. on Thursday, leading to the 13-year-old’s arrest later that afternoon at her home in Kwai Chung.
Officers recovered the clothing the 13-year-old wore during the alleged attack and have detained her for further investigation, Leung added. Acting Deputy District Commander ben Tsang of Kwun Tong urged parents to monitor their children’s social interactions, notably during holiday periods.
Videos circulating online on Thursday showed a girl in a white off-shoulder top repeatedly kicking and slapping another girl, who did not appear to retaliate. Onlookers surrounded the pair, many filming the incident with their mobile phones. In one particularly disturbing clip, the aggressor donned a face mask and continued the assault, chasing the other girl and pulling her hair.
What are the potential consequences for the 13-year-old? Assault causing bodily harm is considered a serious offense in Hong Kong,perhaps leading to a maximum prison sentence of three years.
