Man in critical condition struck by rock in Shek Kip Mei conflict

A man was hospitalized after being struck by a rock during a conflict in Shek Kip Mei.

Shortly before 12 p.m. yesterday (Jan 5), police received a report that two men were involved in a tussle after meeting each other's gaze at a car park in Shek Kip Mei Estate.

During the confrontation, a 46-year-old man, surnamed Shiu, was suspected to have struck the 36-year-old man, surnamed Kwan, with a rock.

Officers arrived at the scene and arrested Shiu on suspicion of assault after a preliminary investigation.

The case was handed over to the Shum Shui Po police department for follow-up.

Kwan, who suffered an injury to his head, was sent to Princess Margaret Hospital for medical attention, where he later lost consciousness.

He has been in critical condition since the operation.

It is understood that the two men do not know each other, and the man arrested has a record of mental illness.

The man is currently remanded in police custody.