On November 10, 2019, netizens launched a multi-zone “shop with your”, requesting the government to thoroughly investigate the incident where university student Chow Tsz-lok died mysteriously in parking lot in Tseung Kwan O. In one of occasions a serious conflict occurred between the police and the public in Mong Kok District. A 51-year-old cross-harbour tunnel staff member was accused of clamoring and insulting the police, and was charged with a crime of disorder in public places. The case appeared in West Kowloon Magistrates’ Court today, and the defendant was released on bail till next court time on April 24.

Surnamed Wong (51 years old) reported as the Western Cross-Harbour Tunnel staff member was charged on November 10 last year for disrupting order in public areas of Nathan Road and Argyle Street in Mong Kok , that is, constant noise and insults, resulting in People nearby shouted together, likely causing destruction of social peace.

The prosecution applied for “no case to answer”, and the relevant documents will be prepared and provided to the defense. The defense also stated that it would take time to provide legal advice, and revealed that the defendant is now an unemployed person, relying on savings to make a living.

Chief Magistrate Law Tak Chuen adjourned the case until April 24, and transferred it to the Kowloon City Magistrates’ Court for another hearing, during which, the defendant was granted bail of RMB 500. , not allowed to leave Hong Kong, required to observe a night curfew, and forbidden going to the case scene area.

The Hong Kong Police Force issued guidelines to police officers on March 17, 2014 to deal with public abuse. Insulting police officers does not in itself constitute a criminal or common law offence. The guidelines remind personnel to exercise restraint and patience when facing public abuse. If circumstances permit, personnel should ease the scene and pay attention to their own speech and body language to avoid making the situation worse.

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