Murder, arson and attempted suicide in Central
Police are investigating a murder, arson and attempted suicide case in Central today (July 24) in which a woman died.
At around 1pm today, Police received multiple reports of a suspected fire and dense smoke emitting from a unit on 10 Kotewall Road, Central. Police officers and firemen sped to the scene. After firemen forcibly opened the door and extinguished the fire, a 57-year-old woman was found in the living room and a 66-year-old man in the bathroom. Both were rushed to Queen Mary Hospital in unconscious state and the woman was later certified dead at 1.41 pm.
Initial investigation revealed that the man is suspected of setting the unit on fire in a suicide attempt, which led to the death of his wife who was in the same unit.
A suicide note and suspected accelerant, which are believed to be related to the case, were seized at scene.
Post-mortem examinations will be conducted later to ascertain the cause of death.
Active investigation by the Crime Headquarters, Central District is underway.
Additionally, two firemen felt unwell and were sent to Queen Mary Hospital in conscious state for medical treatment. Around 30 residents were evacuated to places of safety in the incident.
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, London, Film Development Fund and the Cultural and Creative Industries Development Agency supported the Denmark Asian Cultural Association's "Copenhagen Hong Kong Focus Film Festival" held in Copenhagen, Denmark from September 6 to 8 (Copenhagen time).
An opening reception was held before the screening of "The Goldfinger" to kick off the film festival, with the presence of the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of China to the Kingdom of Denmark, Mr Wang Xue-feng, and over 80 guests from the Copenhagen City Council, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark, and the local cultural and business sectors.
The Director-General of the London ETO, Mr Gilford Law, addressed the audience at the reception. Mr Law said, "We are delighted to support the celebration of Hong Kong cinema in Copenhagen. With Hong Kong's vision of becoming an East-meets-West centre for international cultural exchange as underpinned by the National 14th Five-Year Plan, this festival exemplifies our commitment to showcasing the vibrant and diverse talents of our film industry. Hong Kong cinema has long been a beacon of creativity and innovation, and we are excited to share these cinematic achievements with our friends in Denmark."
Mr Law added, "The opening film 'The Goldfinger' is a visually stunning portrayal of Hong Kong in the 1980s. Today, Hong Kong continues to flourish with a wide range of international events and experiences that reflect its dynamic and evolving cultural landscape. We warmly invite you to visit Hong Kong to experience the city's vibrant modernity and rich cultural heritage."
The three-day film festival featured six Hong Kong films, including "The Goldfinger", "The Lyricist Wannabe", "Fly Me to the Moon", "Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In", "Rob N Roll" and "Time Still Turns the Pages".
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
London ETO celebrates Hong Kong Cinema in Copenhagen Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
