Two separate sexual assault cases involving teen girls reported in HK

Police arrested two men in separate alleged sexual assault cases targeting teenage girls in Hong Kong on Thursday evening.

In the first incident, a 29-year-old man surnamed Ho was arrested for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old girl in an elevator lobby of Tin King Estate in Tuen Mun at around 6pm. 

Authorities confirmed the suspect and victim were strangers. Ho remains in custody as investigations continue.

Shortly after at 7pm, police apprehended a 68-year-old man surnamed Lui on suspicion of inappropriately touching a 13-year-old girl aboard a Tuen Ma Line train traveling from Diamond Hill Station to Kai Tak Station.

Officers made the arrest at Ho Man Tin Station. The Kowloon City District Crime Squad is handling the case, noting that the elderly suspect and young victim were also unacquainted.

Both suspects are currently detained while police investigations continue.