Two young men were rushed to the hospital Friday evening after they were brutally attacked by an assailant wielding a knife at the Mei Yu House block of Shek Kip Mei Estate, prompting a major police response and search for the attacker. The incident occurred shortly after 7 p.m. on Nov. 25 when the youths were confronted, suffering multiple stab wounds before managing to flee to a relative’s nearby apartment, witnesses and police reports confirmed.
According to initial reports from the Hong Kong Police Force, the victims, identified only as young males, were pursued after the assault. One of the victims sustained critical injuries, including lacerations to the head, back, and hands, causing him to lose consciousness briefly. The second victim suffered a less severe injury to his finger. Family members who discovered the injured youths immediately contacted emergency services.
Upon arrival, paramedics rapidly transported the victims for urgent medical attention. The young man with major injuries was taken to Princess Margaret Hospital, while the second victim was sent to Caritas Medical Centre. Authorities later confirmed that the critically wounded youth regained consciousness while en route to the facility. The severity of the attack was highlighted by the scene inside the public housing block; observers reported seeing extensive bloodstains coating the floor and walls of a lift car in Mei Yu House, described as a chilling spectacle.
The immediate aftermath triggered a large-scale police deployment. Dozens of officers, many equipped with tactical vests and riot shields, secured the area and began a systematic search of the complex and surrounding neighborhood. Investigators recovered a weapon believed to be the knife used in the assault near the scene. However, as of late Friday night, the assailant remained at large.
“We are currently pursuing all lines of inquiry to determine the motive behind this shocking violence,” said a police spokesperson, emphasizing the serious nature of the incident occurring within a densely populated residential community. The forces deployed are meticulously reviewing security footage and interviewing residents to identify the perpetrator and ascertain the exact circumstances leading up to the attack.
Search for Suspect Continues
Shek Kip Mei Estate, located in Kowloon, is one of Hong Kong’s oldest public housing complexes, generally considered a safe residential area. The brazen nature of this assault has raised concerns about public safety and the level of violence in the community.
Police are urging anyone with information regarding the identity or whereabouts of the assailant, or the events preceding the attack, to contact the tip line immediately. The investigation is actively focusing on whether the victims knew their attacker or if the crime was a random act of violence. The swift resolution of this case will be crucial for the peace of mind of the thousands of residents living in the sprawling housing complex. Authorities have pledged to maintain an increased presence in the area until the suspect is apprehended.
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