Two arrested for public disorder after harassing mother of Chan Yin-Lam

Police arrested a secondary six student and a 65-year-old woman for allegedly harassing family members of Chan Yin-lam after yesterday’s coroner's court hearing. 

The 17-year-old student was known for participating in various lunchtime protests over the past year, and was referred to as “brother lunch” by fellow activists. 

They were arrested outside West Kowloon magistrates' court today and taken to Cheung Sha Wan police station. 

This comes after Chan's mother and grandfather were being followed and surrounded by tens of people including the two suspects after the hearing ended yesterday. Chan’s mother was being called a “fake mum” and an “actress” by the crowd.

The group stopped Chan from boarding the vehicle and leaving the scene.

Coroner's Officer Oliver Tsang Oi-kei said Chan wants to sit in court hearings, but she feels threatened after the incident.

The court has since provided special passageways for them to enter and leave the court for further hearings.